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25-Min Pork Pochero

Filipino pork and vegetable stew simmered in tomato broth with chickpeas and plantain — comfort in a bowl. Brown the pork, pile in veggies, and simmer until tender.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
42g
25-Min Pork Pochero
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add pork cubes and brown, stirring, until no pink shows, ~8 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in tomatoes and broth. Stir in fish sauce. Bring to a simmer.

  3. Step 3

    Add plantain and chickpeas. Simmer 8 minutes until plantain softens slightly.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in cabbage and simmer 5 minutes until just tender but still bright.

  5. Step 5

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5-quart minimum)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • can opener

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