Mom’s Filipino Pork Guisantes

 

Prep Time: 15 minutes 

Ready in 1 hour

Serves 4 people


Ingredients

  • Pork Butt - 1 lb. 

  • Green Peas - 2 cups 

  • Garlic  - 7 cloves sliced

  • Onion - 1 - diced 

  • Bay Leaves - 2 leaves 

  • Tomato Paste or Sauce - 1 cup 

  • Soy Sauce - 1 cup 

  • Pimientos or Chili Powder - 1 tablespoon 

  • Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil 

  • Water - 1 ½ Cup

Preparation

  1. Pork Butt
    Cut into ½ cubes , season with salt and pepper.  Large skillet,  on medium high temperature, heat 5 tablespoons of oil, brown meat until tender. Drain fat 

  2. Vegetables
    Add garlic, onions, bay leaves, tomato paste, and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat

  3. Temperature
    Heat at low temperature for 1 hour  

  4. Remaining Ingredients
    In the last 15 minutes, add and stir remaining ingredients, green peas and soy sauce for color

  5. Serve Hot
    With white steamed rice

    TIP: Remove bay leaves before serving

Location: Honolulu, HI, USA

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