Hamonado is what happens when pork meets pineapple and falls in love. Sweet, savory, fall-apart tender\u2014this Filipino dish tastes like a party. One pot. Big flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your rice is begging for this sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4-6.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder or belly, cut into chunks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks with juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup soy sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 onion, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 bay leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Brown Pork<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat oil in a large pot. Brown pork on all sides (5-7 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Saut\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes until soft.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Simmer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves, and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer 45-60 minutes until pork is tender.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Thicken & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add pineapple chunks. Cook 5 more minutes until sauce is sticky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Season with salt. Serve hot over rice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy (just let it simmer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Store:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Fridge:<\/strong> Store up to 5 days. Tastes even better next day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/strong> Stovetop over low heat. Add splash of water if sauce is too thick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Freezer:<\/strong> Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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