Yummy Pork Afritada Recipe

    A year ago, I came across this recipe online, which my mom and guests really enjoyed.  I apologize if I have forgotten the site, and so I am saying thanks to the person who posted this online for other people to try.  In the same manner, I'm sharing this to all of you out there, just in case you want to try Pork Afritada anytime soon.

   For some of you who find this dish foreign, it is a Filipino viand that goes best with plain steamed rice.  It is not only cooked during ordinary meals, but is also enjoyed by many in Filipino get-together parties.

   Why don't you give it a try?

What You'll Need:  

     2-3 pcs medium-sized pork shoulder cuts (cut them into bite sizes)
     1 - 1 1/2 cup tomato saucee
     3/4 beef cube in 3 cups of hot water for broth
     salt and pepper to taste
     1 can green peas, drained
     4 pcs of medium-sized potatoes cut into bite sizes
     1 carrot cut into bite sizes (same as potatoes)
     3 cloves minced garlic
     1 small white onion, chopped roughly
      1 tbsp canola oil or any vegetable oil
      1 tbsp olive oil
       4 pcs of hotdog, cut into cubes (optional)
      1-2 tsp of brown sugar


What to do:

1.  Saute garlic & onion in canola and olive oil in low heat.  Wait for onion to be translucent before adding in pork meat and stir once in a while until meat is light brown.  Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
2.  When meat is brownish on the sides, add the tomato sauce and prepared beef broth.   Let it simmer until pork is tender.  This may take 40 minutes to an hour.  Stir and add water as many times necessary to avoid burning the sauce.  The secret is to make the meat really tender.  We use pork shoulders because they give the best flavors when made tender.
3.  Once meat is tender, check the consistency of the sauce. Sometimes, it can be too thin due to the extra water added. If this happens, simply add a bit of tomato sauce to bring back the desired flavor.  Throw in the potatoes and carrots.  Simmer for another 8 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked, but do not overcook them.  Add green peas, then the hotdogs, Simmer for 3 more minutes.
4.  Season to taste with pepper, salt and sugar.   Sauce should be a combination of sweet, sour and a bit salty and shouldn't be too runny.  I like mine a little thick,

This recipe serves 4-5 people.

I really hope that you will enjoy this recipe. Leave me a comment, if anything.

Happy cooking! :)

P.S. I'll post some pics of this recipe as soon as I cook it again .