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Pork Belly Hamonado

Pork Belly Hamonado

Pork Belly Hamonado is a classic Filipino dish made with tender pork belly braised in a sweet and savory sauce made with pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Slow-cooked until the pork is flavorful and tender, this dish has a delicious balance of caramelized sweetness and savory richness. Perfect for family meals, celebrations, or special occasions, Pork Belly Hamonado is best served with warm steamed rice.

Prep time15 min
Cook time1 hr 15 min
Total time1 hr 30 min
Serves6 persons

Ingredients

1 kg pork belly

Q Value Pork Belly Bone In Skin On - Kilo
Q Value Pork Belly Bone In Skin On - Kilo ₱395.00 / kg
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2 cups pineapple juice

Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice With ACE 1L
Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice With Ace 1L ₱111.00
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1/2 cup soy sauce

Datu Puti Soy Sauce 385ml
Datu Puti Soy Sauce 385ml ₱24.50
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1/2 cup brown sugar

Metro Select Brown Sugar 1kg
Metro Select Brown Sugar 1kg ₱76.00
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6 cloves garlic, minced

Qv Garlic Taiwan
Qv Garlic Taiwan ₱168.00 / kg
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1 small onion, sliced

GF Red Onion Imported - Kilo
Gf Onion Red Imptd- Kilo ₱125.00 / kg
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper

McCormick Black Pepper Ground 3g
Mc Cormick Black Pepper Ground 3g ₱84.25
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1 tbsp cooking oil

Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil Pet Bottle 485ml
Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil Pet Bottle 485ml ₱83.00
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1 cup pineapple chunks

Dole Pineapple Chunks 432g
Dole Pineapple Chunks 432g ₱68.00
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1 cup water

2 tbsp raisins (optional)

Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Clean the pork belly and pat it dry. Cut into large serving pieces if desired.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, onion, and black pepper. Add the pork belly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove the pork from the marinade and sear each side until lightly browned.
  4. Pour the marinade and water into the pot with the pork.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes, or until the pork becomes tender.
  6. Add the pineapple chunks and raisins, if using. Continue cooking for 10–15 minutes.
  7. Remove the cover and allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens and lightly coats the pork.
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt or additional sugar if needed.
  9. Serve hot with steamed rice and spoon the sweet and savory sauce over the pork.
  10. Enjoy your flavorful Pork Belly Hamonado!

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