Pork Asado Kapampangan

Ingredients for Pork Asado Kapampangan

• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 lb pork shoulder, cut into 3–4 large chunks
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium onions or 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup lemon juice or calamansi juice
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 bunch dried thyme or oregano
• 10–12 peppercorns
• 2–3 cups water
• 3 oz liver spread
• 1/2 cup grated cheese

How to cook Pork Asado Kapampangan

1. 1.Heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; fry potato slices until lightly browned and set aside.
2. 2.Add remaining oil and sear pork until browned; remove from the pot.
3. 3.Sauté garlic and onion over medium heat until aromatic, then add tomato sauce, citrus juice, and soy sauce.
4. 4.Return pork with thyme or oregano and peppercorns; turn in the sauce for 1–2 minutes.
5. 5.Add water, cover, and simmer on low 45–60 minutes until fork-tender.
6. 6.Stir in liver spread, reduce to a thicker sauce, add cheese, and cook 2–3 minutes. Serve warm with rice.