Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Deglaze the pan with vinegar after searing pork to lift the browned bits into the sauce.
- Taste the pork broth and adjust seasoning with fish sauce or salt just before serving.
Cooking Tips
Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels before frying — moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through. Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Ingredient Substitutions
No soy sauce? Use tamari (gluten-free), coconut aminos (paleo-friendly), or a mix of fish sauce and water for a different but delicious umami profile. For a low-sodium version, use light soy sauce or dilute regular soy sauce with a splash of water or broth. Pork alternatives: Chicken thighs work well in most pork recipes (they stay moist like pork does). For a leaner option, use turkey breast or firm tofu. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness. Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Filipino Fried Pork Chop with Tomato and Salted Egg
Fried Pork Chop with Tomato and Salted Egg — a delicious pork dish prepared with traditional Filipino flavors.
Instructions
- Combine pork chop, soy sauce, calamansi, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Mix well. Ensure that the pork gets coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and marinate for at least 3 hours. Note: I suggest to marinate it overnight for best results. Make sure to refrigerate it.
- Meanwhile, prepare the side dish by slicing the tomato in half. Scoop the seeds out (this is an optional step). Slice the tomato into cubes. Arrange in a bowl.
- Slice the eggs in half. Scoop the salted egg out of the shell using a spoon. Place in the bowl where the tomatoes are at. Slice the salted egg into smaller pieces using your spoon.
- Fold in shrimp paste (bagoong alamang) into the tomato and egg mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are well blended. Set aside.
- Start to fry the marinated pork chops by heating oil in a pan.
- Once the oil becomes hot, fry one side of the pork chop in medium heat for 5 minutes. turn it over and continue to fry the other side for 4 minutes. Continue this step until all the pork chops are cooked.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with salted eggs and tomato along with warm white rice.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Make sure the pan and oil are hot before adding ingredients for the best sear.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding — lowering the temperature makes food greasy.
- Deglaze the pan with vinegar after searing pork to lift the browned bits into the sauce.
- Taste the pork broth and adjust seasoning with fish sauce or salt just before serving.
Cooking Tips
Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 350–375°F (175–190°C). If the oil is too cool, the food absorbs grease; too hot and it burns on the outside before cooking through.
Have all your ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking — quick dishes leave no time for chopping mid-recipe.
Substitutions
For a low-sodium version, use light soy sauce or dilute regular soy sauce with a splash of water or broth.
Pork alternatives: Chicken thighs work well in most pork recipes (they stay moist like pork does). For a leaner option, use turkey breast or firm tofu.
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Crispy dishes are best enjoyed fresh — they lose their crunch when stored. If you must store leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 minutes to restore crispiness.
Avoid microwaving crispy dishes — the steam makes the coating soggy. Use a toaster oven or stovetop skillet instead.
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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