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Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into large chunks, vegetable oil, onion, finely sliced, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: pressure cooker or electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot), knife, cutting board, blender or food processor, measuring spoons, measuring cups, spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For safety, always ensure the pressure cooker lid is sealed correctly before cooking and follow your manufacturer's instructions for pressure release.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder or pork loin, thinly sliced, canola or vegetable oil, garlic, minced, onion, sliced, green beans, trimmed and halved. Equipment: large non-stick or cast iron skillet, cutting board, knife, measuring spoons, measuring cups, wooden spoon or spatula.
Kitchen tip: For more tenderness, marinate the pork slices in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, carrot, finely chopped, cabbage, finely shredded, green beans, finely chopped, spring onions, thinly sliced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, large skillet or wok, spatula or wooden spoon, plate lined with paper towels.
Kitchen tip: Keep lumpia wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent them from drying out and becoming brittle.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes, pumpkin, peeled and cubed, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: For a milder stew, remove the seeds from the Scotch bonnet pepper before adding or substitute with a milder chili pepper.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork shoulder, cut into 3-4 cm cubes, white vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, minced, bay leaves. Equipment: pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), cutting board, chef's knife, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, serving dish.
Kitchen tip: Drying the pork pieces before browning helps develop better caramelization and deeper flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless pork shoulder, cut into 3 cm (1.25 inch) chunks, water or pork broth, garlic, minced, white onion, sliced, ginger, sliced thinly. Equipment: large pot or Dutch oven, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, stove.
Kitchen tip: Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder to prevent greasy broth.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork mince (ground pork), bitter melon, deseeded and finely chopped, eggplant, finely diced, okra, finely chopped, string beans, finely sliced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, non-stick frying pan or skillet, spatula, small bowl.
Kitchen tip: Ensure pork is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground pork, carrot, finely minced, green onions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ginger, grated. Equipment: large mixing bowl, bamboo steamer or steaming rack, large pot with lid, small bowl, knife, measuring spoons, spoon or small brush.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh or thawed wonton wrappers and keep them covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 2.5 cm/1 inch thick), fresh rosemary, finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, fresh parsley, finely chopped, olive oil, divided. Equipment: oven, baking sheet, large skillet or frying pan, mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, tongs, meat thermometer.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking pork; 63°C (145°F) internal temperature is safe and juicy.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork tenderloin (about 450–500 g / 1 to 1.1 lbs), garlic, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped, olive oil, divided, carrots, peeled and cut into 3 cm (1 inch) pieces. Equipment: oven, baking sheet or roasting pan, knife, cutting board, meat thermometer, mixing bowl.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 636C (1456F) followed by resting.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork chops (about 2.5 cm thick, bone-in or boneless), Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, olive oil, divided. Equipment: oven, large roasting pan or baking sheet, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, basting brush, meat thermometer (recommended).
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork chops reach a safe internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) followed by a 3-minute rest.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 35 minutes. Allow 50 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: pork tenderloin, trimmed, pure maple syrup, olive oil, divided, Dijon mustard, salt. Equipment: oven, roasting pan or sheet pan, mixing bowl, meat thermometer, baking tray, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is safely cooked to 63°C (145°F) and remains juicy.