Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Let pork belly cool completely before slicing to get clean, neat portions.
- Use bone-in pork cuts for richer broth in soup-based preparations.
- Score the pork skin in a crosshatch pattern for maximum crispiness without cutting into the meat.
- Trim excess fat from the pork belly but leave a thin layer to keep the meat moist during cooking.
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 with Salted Black Beans
Pork with salted black beans (tausi) — fermented black beans add a deep, funky umami to tender pork sauteed with garlic and aromatics.
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan.
- Saute garlic and onion.
- When the onion becomes soft, add the pork slices. Cook for 1 minute.
- Put-in the salted black beans, oyster sauce, and parsley. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour-in the water. Cover the pan and let the water boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes (add more water if needed).
- Pour-in cornstarch diluted in water. Sprinkle some ground black pepper. Stir
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Let pork belly cool completely before slicing to get clean, neat portions.
- Use bone-in pork cuts for richer broth in soup-based preparations.
- Score the pork skin in a crosshatch pattern for maximum crispiness without cutting into the meat.
- Trim excess fat from the pork belly but leave a thin layer to keep the meat moist during cooking.
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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