Filipino Pork Mechado
Tender pork shoulder braised in a rich, tangy sauce of soy, vinegar, and garlic until fall-apart tender. A beloved Filipino comfort dish that tastes even better the next day.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork shoulder, boneless
- 8 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup vinegar (white or calamansi)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 large potato, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 to taste salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks, trimming excess fat as you go.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Working in batches, sear pork chunks 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Don't overcrowd the pot.
- 4
Return all pork to the pot. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 60 seconds.
- 5
Pour in soy sauce and vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add bay leaves.
- 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until pork is very tender.
- 7
Add carrots and potato. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (5-quart or larger)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon
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