izobel`s braised pork belly ( humba )

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
JANUARIE GIBERSON - FERNANDEZ
KANSAS CITY, KS

Braised Pork belly or HUMBA ( as filipinos call it ) is one of my favorite filipino comfort food. Most recipes would normally use 1 cup of water instead of pineapple juice. But mommy`s version is perfect the way it is. The blend of taste is just what makes it the best !!!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -5
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients For izobel`s braised pork belly ( humba )

  • 2 lb
    pork belly cut into serving pieces
  • 1 c
    pineapple juice, unsweetened
  • 3 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2 c
    vinegar
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    soy sauce, dark
  • 1 lg
    bayleaf ( 1 piece only )
  • 1 tsp
    peppercorns ( cracked )
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lg
    hardboiled egg ( sliced ) - optional
  • 1 lg
    red onion ( chopped )
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make izobel`s braised pork belly ( humba )

  • 1
    Combine 2 pounds pork belly with 1 cup pineapple juice, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup soy sauce dark, 1 piece bayleaf, 1 tsp cracked peppercorns, 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt & 1 large chopped onion. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  • 2
    Transfer everything in a cooking pot.
  • 3
    In a medium heat, cook for 30 minutes, then mix & add 1/2 cup water. Then continue cooking for another 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Once the pork belly is tender enough, taste it and adjust the salt and or sugar according to your taste and liking.
  • 5
    Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • 6
    Let it sit for another 10 minutes to get that perfect taste. Serve hot with white rice. Arrange 1 sliced of boiled egg on top of the dish.
  • 7
    Note: You can add dried banana blossom and raisins if you wish. Dried banana blossom is available in all oriental stores all over the world.

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