Pork Asado

 

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds pork picnic or shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• juice of 2 lemons (about ½ cup)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• ¼ cup oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rings
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick strips
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a pot over medium heat, combine pork, soy sauce, lemon juice and water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum that floats on top. Lower heat, cover and simmer until pork is tender. With a slotted spoon, remove meat and set aside. Reserve liquid.
2. In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook for about 30 to 45 second or until half-cooked. Remove from pan. Add potatoes and cook until tender and lightly browned. Remove from pan. Add pork and cook until lightly browned. Remove from pan.
3. Remove the excess oil from pan. Add reserved liquid and pork. Bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes or until liquid is slightly reduced.
4. To serve, arrange pork on a platter and garnish with potatoes and onions. Pour sauce on top. Serve hot.

Source: Kawaling Pinoy