25-Min Pork Pochero
Filipino pork and vegetable stew simmered in tomato broth with chickpeas and plantain — comfort in a bowl. Brown the pork, pile in veggies, and simmer until tender.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium plantain or sweet potato, cubed
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add pork cubes and brown, stirring, until no pink shows, ~8 minutes.
- 2
Pour in tomatoes and broth. Stir in fish sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Add plantain and chickpeas. Simmer 8 minutes until plantain softens slightly.
- 4
Stir in cabbage and simmer 5 minutes until just tender but still bright.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- can opener
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