Pork Humba might be the perfect lunch or dinner recipe to satiate your craving for something special. This pork dish is distinct from adobo as humba involves simmering the pork with brown sugar, vinegar, and spices. The addition of star anise, bay leaves, and peppercorn provides a savory flavor to this sweet and sour dish, perfect for when you want something unique compared to the everyday Filipino adobo.
This adaptable dish is often served on special occasions but can also be enjoyed as a casual meal by altering the ingredients’ spicing. With a few minutes of prep time and minimal ingredients that most cooks have in their pantry, anyone can quickly whip up this savory dish.
Pork Humba might be the perfect lunch or dinner recipe to satiate your craving for something special.
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 14 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. pork belly, cubed
- ½ cup dried banana blossoms
- 2 tbsp salted black beans
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
- 1 tsp whole peppercorn
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- Black pepper, as needed
- Cooking oil, as needed
Directions:
- Sauté the garlic in a pot of cooking oil within 1 minute. Stir in the pork and cook until brown. Stir in the bay leaf, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and water.
- Cook this mixture on a simmer until the pork is tender. Stir in the black beans and cook within 5 minutes. Stir in the banana blossoms and cook within 8 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition: Calories: 120; Carbs: 2g; Fat: 6g; Protein: 15g
