Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (2024)

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Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (1)Pochero (Puchero) is another great dish that we inherited from the Spanish. It is a stew of meat, vegetable, root crops and legumes andwas originally considered as peasant stew (in Andalusia). This is because the meat thatwas usually used were from cheapest (fatty) cuts from a pig, cow, and chicken and with vegetables that were in season.

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The Filipino Pochero is slightly different as it has tomato sauce and it. What sets it apart from other tomato-based stew is that it (must) have ripe plantain banana or 'saba'. This makes a rather interesting flavor to the stew because it adds a natural sweetness to the dish.

I chose to pre-boil the pork belly to make sure that they are really tender and the vegetables not overcooked. I did it the night before and then placed the meat and broth in the fridge until it was time to cook my Pochero the next day. It is also a good idea especiallyfor those who do not have enough time to prepare it for lunch or dinner.

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By the way, this post is forTina who requested this recipe of Pochero and who loves impressing her son and husband with her great Filipino food! 🙂

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Pork Pochero Recipe

4.91 from 11 votes

Try this Filipino Pork Pochero recipe using pork belly. A tomato-based stew that has ripe plantain bananas that set it apart from any other!

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

Course :Main Course

Servings =4

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly - cut into cubes
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 ripe plantain bananas - each cut into 3 pieces
  • 1 small carrots - cut into chunks
  • 1 big or 2 medium potatoes - cut into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes - cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzos) - canned
  • 2-3 cups pork broth - or water
  • 1 bunch pak choi - the base cut

Instructions

  • Boil pork belly in water until it becomes tender. Separate the meat and broth when ready to cook.

  • Heat oil in a deep pan or a pot and fry the potatoes, carrots, and bananas until the edges are slightly browned. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate.

  • In the same oil saute garlic, onion, and tomato until limp.

  • Add the pork belly cuts and the tomato paste. Season with fish sauce and ground pepper.

  • Next, add back the fried potatoes, carrots and banana plantain (saba) and also the chickpeas.

  • Pour in the broth/water and let it simmer to cook the potatoes and carrots and until the broth turns into a thicker sauce.

  • Lastly, add the pak choi and turn off the heat. Cover the pot for 3 minutes to cook the pak choi.

  • Serve hot with rice.

Notes

If the plantain bananas are not sweet enough, add a teaspoon of sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 1417kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 129gSaturated Fat: 44gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 1391mgPotassium: 1556mgFiber: 7gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 11720IUVitamin C: 115.3mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 4.7mg

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  1. Erna says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (17)
    Love this! I made it last night for dinner. Family loved it too. I just substituted bokchoy

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  2. Ef Cee says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (18)
    Add a bit of string beans and some Chinese sausage! (Optional)

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  3. Nancy says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (19)
    i like this menu thank you

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  4. Maria says

    Can I use chicken instead of pork?

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    • Bebs says

      Sure you can, Maria.

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  5. Wennie says

    Thanks for sharing.. I love so much pochero. Keep it up!

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      You are welcome. Wennie.

      Reply

  6. Maricel says

    I want to cook pork pochero. Can I get the recipe.

    Thank you

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  7. Alma says

    Loved the receipe.

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    • Bebs says

      Glad to hear it, Alma.

      Reply

  8. gigi says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (20)
    Thanks for the recipe. I grew up loving my dad's pochero adding chorizo in the mix and a side dish of mashed grilled eggplant (skin removed) and squash with lots of raw garlic and olive oil. Yummeh

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  9. Valyn says

    where can I get a specific banana here in Berlin/Germany?

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    • Bebs says

      I am not sure if you can get it at these times, but usually, Asianladen have them.

      Reply

  10. eena says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (21)
    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I often cook this and added 1 teaspoon of brown sugar 🙂

    Reply

  11. Lani says

    Hi Ms. Bebs! How about Beef Roast. Thank you!

    Reply

    • Bebs says

      Hi Lani, will be in my list then!

      Reply

  12. Dawn says

    Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (22)
    A must-try dish!! ??

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    • Bebs says

      Thanks for the comment!

      Reply

  13. Albert. Cabulagan says

    Wow.. Your thoughts and cooking ways are exact of myself. You know your history and your facts are right on. You also know how to cook these dish the correct way. I amazed by your knowledge of why certain meat cuts were used etc. Most notable where these dishes are inherited from. Thanks for being real.. sincerely Al

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    • Bebs says

      Thanks for the nice comment Albert. I try to do some research for every recipe especially if it is the first time I make them and some you know from experience and by instinct 😉

      Reply

Filipino Pochero Recipe using pork belly - Foxy Folksy (2024)

FAQs

What is pochero made of? ›

In Philippine cuisine, puchero (Spanish: Pochero; Tagalog: putsero) is a dish composed of beef chunks stewed with saba bananas (or plantains). The dish may also include potatoes or sweet potatoes, chorizos de Bilbao, bok choy, leeks, chickpeas, cabbage and tomato sauce. Other versions replace beef with chicken or pork.

Are Pochero and Bulalo the same? ›

Both bulalo and pocherong Bisaya exude a richness that sets them apart from the usual bowl of boiled beef in broth: the former because of the sinful marrow and the latter because of the sweetness imparted by the corn along with the addition of a ham bone.

What is pochero meaning in English? ›

püˈcheˌrō plural -s. : a Latin American boiled dinner or stew containing beef, sausage, bacon, and various vegetables.

What is the history of Pochero in the Philippines? ›

Puchero or Pochero, was originally a peasant food from Andalusia, Spain which was traditionally cooked and expected to last for several days. In the Philippines, pochero is usually cooked with either beef, pork, or chicken in tomato sauce with chorizo, saba banana, cabbage, green beans and pechay.

What is the difference between Pochero and Cocido? ›

By the way, in the Philippine context, cocido generally refers to the soup-based boiled meats and vegetable dish, while pochero is the tomato-based stew of the same meats and veggies (though interchangeable at times), and both are served with the berenjena sauce.

What is the history of pork Pochero? ›

Pochero (or puchero) is a delicious stew that combines Spanish and Filipino flavors. This hearty dish is made with a tomato-based sauce, a medley of vegetables, and tenderized meat. Its history dates back to the 16th century when the Spanish colonized the Philippines.

Why do Filipinos love bulalo? ›

Bulalo is ranked as one of the top Nilaga (boiled) dishes in the Philippines due to its rich taste and very satisfying broth. Unlike others, like Nilagang Baka of Beef Soup Bones, which are either too bony with not enough meat or too meaty with not enough bone.

How to cook cebuano pochero? ›

How to Make Cebu-Style Beef Pochero
  1. Prepare the beef shanks: Add shanks into a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover the meat. ...
  2. In another pot, combine Knorr Beef Cubes, beef shanks, onions, and peppercorns. ...
  3. Add potatoes, chilies, and saba. ...
  4. Serve hot with a side of patis, calamansi, and sliced chilies, if desired.

What does bulalo mean in tagalog? ›

Bulalô (Tagalog: [bʊˈlɐlɔʔ]) is a beef dish from the Philippines. It is a light colored soup that is made by cooking beef shanks and bone marrow until the collagen and fat has been melted into the clear broth.

What is sizzling Pochero? ›

What: Sizzling pochero (“poh-cheh-roh”) in Cebu is a humongous chunk of beef joint/shank with marrow taken from pochero, a common Philippine stew of meat and vegetables. Take away the veggies and the broth, douse the meat in gravy, place it on a hot sizzling plate, and you've got Cebuano sizzling pochero.

What is the English of pork pata? ›

Pata (Hock)

The pata or hock gives us dishes like crispy pata and patatim. This cut isn't very fatty, but it makes up in flavor from the skin and tissue that surround the dark meat. The pata can also substitute kasim and pigue in a variety of dishes. The knuckles or trotters of the pig is also a popular bar chow.

Where did beef Pochero come from? ›

Beef Pochero is a popular stew in the Philippines, and its history can be traced back to the Spanish colonial period. The word “Pochero” is derived from the Spanish word “Puchero,” which means stewpot. During the Spanish colonial period, the Philippines was under Spanish rule for over 300 years.

What is the Filipino sharing meal? ›

Kamayan also describes the traditional communal feasts or family meals, where rice and various colorful dishes are placed on banana leaves and eaten together.

Where did crispy pata originated in the Philippines? ›

Crispy pata, which is similar to the German Schweinshaxe, has a short history in the Philippines. It was “invented” in the 1950s by Rodolfo Ongpauco, whose mother owned the restaurant Barrio Fiesta in Caloocan, north of Manila, after he decided to deep fry discarded pork legs.

What is the history of bulalo in the Philippines? ›

History of Bulalo

Bulalo is largely considered to have originated from Southern Luzon, and its history can be traced back to the 16th century when Spanish colonizers and Chinese traders brought cattle to the Philippines. Batangas is known for its cattle trade and prides itself in its abundance of beef dishes.

How to cook cebuano Pochero? ›

How to Make Cebu-Style Beef Pochero
  1. Prepare the beef shanks: Add shanks into a large pot. Fill with enough water to cover the meat. ...
  2. In another pot, combine Knorr Beef Cubes, beef shanks, onions, and peppercorns. ...
  3. Add potatoes, chilies, and saba. ...
  4. Serve hot with a side of patis, calamansi, and sliced chilies, if desired.

What is the history of beef pochero? ›

Beef Pochero is a popular stew in the Philippines, and its history can be traced back to the Spanish colonial period. The word “Pochero” is derived from the Spanish word “Puchero,” which means stewpot. During the Spanish colonial period, the Philippines was under Spanish rule for over 300 years.

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