Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Use bone-in pork cuts for richer broth in soup-based preparations.
- For pork soups, skim the scum that rises to the surface for a clear, clean broth.
- Add annatto seeds to the oil for natural golden-orange color in pork dishes.
- Simmer the pork until fork-tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the cut used.
Cooking Tips
Score the fat cap in a crosshatch pattern before cooking — this helps render the fat evenly and creates a crisper texture. Let pork rest for 5–10 minutes after cooking before slicing. This redistributes juices so every bite stays moist.
Ingredient Substitutions
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. 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.
Pork Picadillo
Made with ground pork, knorr pork cube, raisins and potatoes — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until the onion softens.
- Mix in ground pork. Cook until the color of the pork turns light brown.
- Add fish and sauce water. Let boil.
- Add Knorr Pork Cube and tomato paste. Cover the pan. Continue cooking for 30 minutes using the lowest heat setting of your stove.
- Add raisins. Cover the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate potatoes, carrots, and green peas. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.
- Season with ground black pepper and fish sauce.
- Add boiled eggs.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with rice.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Use bone-in pork cuts for richer broth in soup-based preparations.
- For pork soups, skim the scum that rises to the surface for a clear, clean broth.
- Add annatto seeds to the oil for natural golden-orange color in pork dishes.
- Simmer the pork until fork-tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the cut used.
Cooking Tips
Let pork rest for 5–10 minutes after cooking before slicing. This redistributes juices so every bite stays moist.
Substitutions
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
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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