Pork Bistek
Pork bistek, also known as "Filipino pork steak" is a popular dish in the Philippines. A pork recipe that features both tender and juicy pork, this dish is perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 368kcal
Ingredients
- 6 pieces pork chops bone-in, approx. quarter inch thick.
- 1/3 cup lemon juice or calamansi, vinegar.
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 large onion cut into rings. 1/2 for sautéing. 1/2 to be added later.
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Wash pork chops thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Cut 4-5 slits along the meaty edge of the meat to avoid curling when frying.6 pieces pork chops
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, garlic, pepper and sugar.1/3 cup lemon juice, 1/4 tsp ground pepper, 2 tsp sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 tsp salt
- Place the pork chops in the bowl with soy sauce mixture and massage the meat with the marinating sauce. Once all pieces are coated, marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat cooking oil in a wide pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned.4 tbsp cooking oil
- Separate the garlic from the marinating sauce using a strainer. The garlic will be used for sautéing. Set aside the marinating sauce for later use.
- Using the same pan and cooking oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant then sauté half of the onion rings until translucent.1 large onion
- Add the marinating sauce and water then bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust with seasoning if needed.1/2 cup water
- Tip in the cooked pork chops then cover pan with lid and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Remember to turn the meat halfway for an even cooking.
- Add remaining onion rings on top then cover with lid and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly wilted.
- Remove from heat then transfer in a serving plate and garnish with fresh onion rings! Serve and enjoy. Bon appetit!
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Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.1g | Protein: 19.8g | Fat: 29.1g | Saturated Fat: 8.9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1645mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 3.1g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg