Hairy Bikers Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe

This hearty savoury Hairy Bikers Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe is made with diced pork shoulder, sliced hotdogs, and a rich tomato sauce, and ready in 1 hour and 5 minutes. The vibrant tomato stew thickens beautifully around the tender meat as the potatoes soften. I love making this stew for a truly comforting weeknight dinner.

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Why This Classic Works

When I first made this traditional Filipino stew, I was skeptical about adding hotdogs and raisins to pork. The sweetness actually balances the rich, earthy liver and savoury soy marinade perfectly.

The real lesson I learned was giving the pork liver enough time to tenderise without overcooking it into rubber. Letting the potatoes absorb that thick, garlicky tomato sauce makes every bite incredibly satisfying.

Hairy Bikers Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe Ingredients

• 500g pork shoulder, diced
• 150g pork liver, diced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 200ml tomato sauce
• 2 red hotdogs, sliced diagonally
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 40g raisins
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

How To Make Hairy Bikers Filipino Pork Menudo Recipe

1. Marinate The Meat: Combine the diced pork, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let it rest for 20 minutes to absorb the flavours.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the onions and garlic until softened and fragrant.
3. Brown The Pork: Add the marinated pork and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
4. Add Liver And Hotdogs: Stir in the diced liver and sliced hotdogs, cooking for another 3 minutes until the liver changes colour.
5. Simmer The Stew: Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle bubble. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until the pork is tender.
6. Cook The Veg: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and raisins. Cook uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the sauce thickens.

Recipe Tips

• Cut evenly: Dice the pork, liver, and vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook at the same rate.
• Don’t skip the marinade: The lemon juice and soy sauce tenderise the pork and build the foundational flavour profile.
• Watch the liver: Cut the liver slightly smaller than the pork so it cooks through quickly without becoming tough.

What To Serve With Filipino Pork Menudo

Filipino Pork Menudo is incredibly saucy and rich, making it the perfect match for a large bowl of steamed jasmine rice. You can also serve it alongside warm flatbreads to mop up every last drop of the sweet and savoury tomato gravy.

How To Store

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavours actually improve overnight as the meat absorbs more of the sauce. You can freeze this stew for up to 2 months, though the potatoes may become slightly softer upon reheating.

FAQs

Can I omit the pork liver?
Yes, you can leave it out if you prefer. However, liver gives menudo its signature earthy depth and thickens the sauce.

What kind of hotdogs should I use?
Filipino red hotdogs are traditional and add a vibrant colour to the dish. If you cannot find them, standard frankfurters work just fine.

Can I use a different cut of pork?
Pork belly or tenderloin can be used. Shoulder is best because it has enough fat to stay tender during the long simmer.

Nutrition

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Total Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 180mg
• Sodium: 950mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 32g
• Protein: 34g

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