Pork Menudo Stew

Name: Pork Menudo Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 4 oz pork liver (optional, or substitute extra pork shoulder), cut into 3/4-in cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 8 oz tomato sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed 3/4 in; 2 medium carrots, peeled, cubed 3/4 in; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-in pieces; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 1 tbsp fish sauce or salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A vibrant Filipino tomato-based pork stew loaded with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, simmered in a savory sauce of soy sauce and tomato. Rich and filling, it is a beloved everyday dish served over steamed rice.

70 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

FilipinoDinnerStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
4 oz pork liver (optional, or substitute extra pork shoulder), cut into 3/4-in cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
8 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed 3/4 in
2 medium carrots, peeled, cubed 3/4 in
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-in pieces
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1 tbsp fish sauce or salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
3

Return the browned pork to the pot. Pour in 8 oz tomato sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4

Add 2 medium peeled, cubed 3/4 in Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 medium peeled, cubed 3/4 in carrots. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5

Add 4 oz cut into 3/4-in cubes pork liver (optional, or substitute extra pork shoulder) (if using), 1 medium cut into 3/4-in pieces red bell pepper, and 1/2 cup frozen green peas. Stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the liver is just cooked through.
6

Season with 1 tbsp fish sauce or salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Verify all pork has reached an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Taste and adjust seasoning.
7

Serve hot over steamed rice.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pork Menudo Stew reach?

For Pork Menudo Stew, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Pork Menudo Stew?

Step 1 reads: "Add 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch cubes in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 1 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Pork Menudo Stew?

The entry for Pork Menudo Stew calls for 1 tbsp fish sauce or salt. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I make Pork Menudo Stew gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pork Menudo Stew is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Pork Menudo Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 480 calories, with 50 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 10 g fiber and 575 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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