https://thequirinokitchen.com/category/pork-2/ Asian cooking, culture and stories of recipes Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:02:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://thequirinokitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/cropped-favicon-32x32.png https://thequirinokitchen.com/category/pork-2/ 32 32 https://thequirinokitchen.com/hardinera-filipino-meatloaf-with-vegetables/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/hardinera-filipino-meatloaf-with-vegetables/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:19:43 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88690 Hardinera translates to 'gardener' in the Tagalaog language. This is the Filipino version of meatloaf. I combined pork and beef together with the other ingredients including green peas, bell peppers and carrots. The Hardinera loaves are then steamed for a delicious family meal. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/hardinera-filipino-meatloaf-with-vegetables/feed/ 2 88690 https://thequirinokitchen.com/indonesian-kecap-manis-braised-pork/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/indonesian-kecap-manis-braised-pork/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:19:05 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88477 This Indonesian Kecap Manis - Braised Pork Belly is a one-pan dish that easily comes together for a family meal. The braised pork cubes are first marinated then sauted in the sweet-savory kecap manis, which is basically soy sauce sweetened with sugar. The pork is simmered together with potatoes, then slices of hard-boiled eggs are added to extend the dish's deliciousness.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/indonesian-kecap-manis-braised-pork/feed/ 0 88477 https://thequirinokitchen.com/lions-head-meatballs-with-bulgogi-sauce/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/lions-head-meatballs-with-bulgogi-sauce/#respond Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:46:18 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=88293 Lion's Head Meatballs are enormous meatballs of ground pork or a combination of pork and beef. These are shaped like the size of golf balls, thus the term. Filipinos love meatballs so this is a recipe I often cook. After braising the meatballs, pour the sweet-flavored Bulgogi sauce and dinner is done. This easy dish is a fusion of Chinese-style meatballs combined with the sweet-savory goodness of a Korean-style Bulgogi sauce. This recipe is so easy to make and such a family favorite that it's on my menu rotation constantly. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/lions-head-meatballs-with-bulgogi-sauce/feed/ 0 88293 https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-humba/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-humba/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 22:27:37 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87584 Pork Humba is a sweet-salty Filipino pork stew. Many Filipinos refer to it as a sweet adobo version. The pork cubes are simmered in soy sauce, pineapple juice, vinegar, broth, and flavored with star anise, salted black beans, sugar and seasonings. The powerful layers of flavors of this pork stew are delicious. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-humba/feed/ 0 87584 https://thequirinokitchen.com/filipino-summer-recipes/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/filipino-summer-recipes/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 22:55:52 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87870 What to cook this summer? I put together some favorite Filipino and Asian summer recipes for the Memorial Day weekend and the coming sultry, hot months. Memorial Day, a moveable holiday here in America, falls on the last Monday of May and marks the start of the summer season. It is a time of remembrance for the military men and women who lost their lives in the service of their country. It is also a long weekend of family and friends gathering and celebrating with food.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/filipino-summer-recipes/feed/ 0 87870 https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-chops-adobado/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-chops-adobado/#respond Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:30:49 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87595 My Pork Chops Adobado is a one-pot meal of boneless pork loin chops cooked the Filipino adobo way in garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, peppercorns and seasonings. Adobado is the Visayan term for 'to cook the adobo way', and this was a dish I watched my mother cook all the time during my youth. I recreated Mom's recipe and added onions, potatoes, tomatoes and bell peppers. just like she used to. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-chops-adobado/feed/ 0 87595 https://thequirinokitchen.com/putong-babi-pan-de-sal-with-pork/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/putong-babi-pan-de-sal-with-pork/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:57:27 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87310 Putong Babi (say ‘pooh-tong bah-bee’), is a favorite bread snack in Pampanga, Philippines. These are open-faced Pan de Sal, the Filipino bun, sliced in half, with a ground meat- potatoes mixture nestled on it, coated with beaten eggs, cheese and bread crumbs on top. This whole assembly is then  pan-seared stove top, and pressed down with a turner to cook Panini-style. Makes a great snack. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/putong-babi-pan-de-sal-with-pork/feed/ 0 87310 https://thequirinokitchen.com/baked-macaroni/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/baked-macaroni/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:10:01 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87032 My Baked Macaroni has several comforting layers of elbow macaroni, a hearty sauce of ground beef, crumbled pork breakfast sausage in tomato sauces with a hint of sweetness from Filipino banana ketchup, and heaping amounts of grated mozzarella cheese. This makes an ideal family meal, a casserole for gatherings or a great potluck dish.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/baked-macaroni/feed/ 0 87032 https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-siomai/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-siomai/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:12:49 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=87034 Pork Siomai are Chinese dumplings steamed stovetop. These are wrapped in wontons, thin wrappers made of flour and water. My version consists of the favorite filling of ground pork, shrimps, water chestnuts, soy sauce, rice wine and seasonings. Filling and shaping is done by hand, and each dumpling resembles a tiny, open cup, with pleated sides of the wonton. Steam the siomai and serve with a side dipping sauce of soy sauce sprinkled with calamansi. Serve as an appetizer, side or main dish. ]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/pork-siomai/feed/ 0 87034 https://thequirinokitchen.com/baked-eggplant-lasagna/ https://thequirinokitchen.com/baked-eggplant-lasagna/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:12:17 +0000 https://thequirinokitchen640.e.wpstage.net/?p=86628 My version of this Baked Eggplant Lasagna, an all-in-one meat and vegetables casserole, consists of roasted eggplant slices, with layers of marinara sauce that has ground beef, crumbled breakfast pork sausage, tomato sauces, banana ketchup and seasonings. A generous serving of shredded mozzarella cheese is on top and the whole pan is baked till the cheese is melted, gooey and golden-brown.]]> https://thequirinokitchen.com/baked-eggplant-lasagna/feed/ 0 86628