FILIPINO BRAISED PORK BELLY - HUMBA

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Categories     Pork     Braise

Yield 4 main courses

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups water or enough water to cover the pork belly
3 lbs pork belly, trimmed of thicker layers of fat
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
¾ cup white vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 cup palm sugar
2 tbsp salted back beans
1 tsp ground black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 star anise
¼ cup peanuts, roasted with skins off

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, place the water and pork belly. Bring the water to a rolling boil, leaving the pork to par-boil for at least 10 minutes. Take the pot off the heat and leave the belly in the water until cool. Remove the pork from the pot and place in the freezer to quickly chill. Reserve the boiling liquid or broth and place it in a refrigerator for later use. In large mixing bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Mix well until the palm sugar has completely dissolved. This mixture will serve as both marinade and braising liquid. Once the pork belly has achieved a comfortably sliceable consistency, remove it from the freezer and cut the belly into three-inch squares. Place pork cubes in the marinade and keep in refrigerator overnight. An hour or two before braising, remove both the marinating pork belly and the reserved broth. Scrape off the layer of fat that has formed above the broth. In a heavy pot, place the pork belly, the marinade and broth over high heat. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and let it cook for at least two to three hours or until tender. Watch the fatty layer of the belly. If it begins to jiggle as it braises, the pork is tender and is ready to serve. You can also use a more conventional technique which is to poke the pork with a fork. Once the pork is tender, remove the braised belly and set aside. Discard the bay leaves, turn up the heat under the braising liquid and reduce it to a slightly viscose-like sauce.

Pakupakua Poti
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Great recipe!


NEG RED COMPANY
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This is the best Humba recipe I've ever tried! The pork belly was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Hania Mukaddam
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I've made this Humba recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork belly is always fall-apart tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


James Hills
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This Humba recipe is a must-try! The pork belly is cooked to perfection and the sauce is absolutely delicious. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Rahim Suthar
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I love this Humba recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The pork belly is always fall-apart tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


N AlRawahi
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This is the best Humba recipe I've ever tried! The pork belly was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Josh Logan
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I've made this Humba recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork belly is always fall-apart tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rose Earl
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This Humba recipe is a new favorite in our house! The pork belly is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. We love serving it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Mr. Ramzan
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I tried this Humba recipe for the first time last night and it was a hit! The pork belly was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Fawad Ktk
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This Humba recipe is a winner! The pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Likuwe Zuzani
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I love the simplicity of this Humba recipe. The ingredients are easy to find and the instructions are clear and concise. The pork belly turned out perfectly tender and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again


Rabeya Tania
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This Humba recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The pork belly is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Omid Sahak
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I've made this Humba recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The pork belly is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sujal
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This Humba recipe is a must-try! The pork belly is cooked to perfection, and the sauce is absolutely delicious. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


August Dalland
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I love this Humba recipe! It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The pork belly is always fall-apart tender, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


gyasi isaac
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This Humba recipe is amazing! The pork belly was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Kids Zone
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I made this Humba for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender pork belly and the delicious sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


jackson meena
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This was my first time making Humba, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pork belly was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac Baidoo
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I've made this Humba recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The pork belly is always fall-apart tender, and the sauce is so delicious. I love serving it with rice and a side of vegetables.


Ricki Johnson
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This Humba recipe is a keeper! The pork belly was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it with rice and steamed vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.