Pork Hamonado (Sweet, Savory, Filipino Classic)

Hamonado is what happens when pork meets pineapple and falls in love. Sweet, savory, fall-apart tender—this Filipino dish tastes like a party. One pot. Big flavor.

Your rice is begging for this sauce.

Ingredients

Serves 4-6.

• 2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder or belly, cut into chunks
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Brown Pork

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Brown pork on all sides (5-7 minutes).

Step 2: Sauté

1. Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes until soft.

Step 3: Simmer

1. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer 45-60 minutes until pork is tender.

Step 4: Thicken & Serve

1. Add pineapple chunks. Cook 5 more minutes until sauce is sticky.
2. Season with salt. Serve hot over rice.

Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: 4-6 servings

Difficulty: Easy (just let it simmer)

Storage Notes

How to Store:

• Fridge: Store up to 5 days. Tastes even better next day.
• Reheat: Stovetop over low heat. Add splash of water if sauce is too thick.
• Freezer: Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.