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How to Make Pork Afritada - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pork Afritada is a popular Filipino dish that is perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. It is a hearty and flavorful stew made with tender chunks of pork, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce. This dish is loved for its bold and savory flavors, making it a favorite comfort food for many Filipinos.

What sets Pork Afritada apart from other stews is its combination of sweet and savory flavors. The tomato sauce adds a tangy sweetness to the dish, while th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ pounds boneless pork, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 pounds pork liver
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 potatoes, quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place the pork in a large pot; pour enough water into the pot to cover the pork. Stir the soy sauce and lemon juice into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove the meat and set aside. Discard the liquid.
  • Refill the pot with fresh water; add the pork liver and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes. Remove the liver and allow to cool; cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; fry the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a plate lined with paper towels. Add 2 more tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and allow to get hot. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the pork and pork liver to the skillet; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir the tomatoes into the mixture; cook together, stirring occasionally, another 5 minutes. Return the potatoes to the skillet with the green bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir another 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 189mg
    • Sodium: 250mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 623mg

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