Pork Menudo, an Affordable Handaan Recipe
Pork menudo sets itself apart from similar ulam (like caldereta or afritada) through its meat and mix-ins. The classic pork menudo ingredients include tomato sauce, cubed pork cuts (including fatty pork shoulder, belly, and liver – a crucial component!), aromatics, and hearty veggies. You can even add hot dogs, bell peppers, and raisins for extra oomph.
You'll often find menudo on the menu at eateries because of its affordability. It’s also popular for potlucks and celebrations for the same reason – plus, it’s easy to make in big batches. It’s rich, comforting, and a perfect pair for rice. Here's how to cook pork menudo for your next handaan.
Preparation time
40Min.
Feeds
4People
Easy
Average
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cooking oil
- 1 pc onion, minced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 250 g pork kasim, cubed
- 250 g pork liempo, cubed
- 250 g pork liver, cubed
- 2 pcs Knorr Pork Cubes, crumbled
- 1 (250-g) pack tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp sugar
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pcs medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 pc medium carrot, cubed
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 1 cup cubed red and green bell pepper
- 2 bunches pechay, sliced (optional)
Cooking Method
Feel free to adjust this pork menudo recipe to your liking. You can add peas for more veggies or skip the raisins if you don’t like the sweetness. Other recipes suggest adding a squeeze of calamansi juice to brighten up the rich, savory sauce. Have you heard of the variation of pork menudo called waknatoy from Marikina? It retains many of the same ingredients, excludes the root veggies, and adds dill pickles for a sweet-tangy flavor. Try it if you want to change how you do menudo for your handaan!
