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
- Heat oil in a large pot. Brown pork on all sides (5-7 minutes).
Step 2: Sauté
- Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes until soft.
Step 3: Simmer
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer 45-60 minutes until pork is tender.
Step 4: Thicken & Serve
- Add pineapple chunks. Cook 5 more minutes until sauce is sticky.
- 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.
