
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pork
- 4 ripe bananas, saba
- 1 bay leaf, laurel
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. peppercorn
- 1 ⁄3 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Wash pork and cut into desired sizes.
- Set aside to drain.
- Cut bananas diagonally into two and fry until golden brown.
- Slice garlic thinly and fry until golden brown.
- Put the meat and the remaining ingredients in the roaster and cook for 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!

Pork Estofado
Life Changing DinnersTender, savory pork simmered in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce with garlic, onions, bay leaf, and peppercorns, paired with golden caramelized saba bananas. A comforting Filipino-inspired dish with a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pork
- 4 ripe bananas saba
- 1 bay leaf laurel
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 /2 tsp. peppercorn
- 1 /3 cup vinegar
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Wash pork and cut into desired sizes.
- Set aside to drain.
- Cut bananas diagonally into two and fry until golden brown.
- Slice garlic thinly and fry until golden brown.
- Put the meat and the remaining ingredients in the roaster and cook for 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Keyword estofado, pork
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