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Home > Pork Recipes

Pork Estofado (Stewed Pork)

BY :Bebs | Published: 11/03/ 2019 | Updated:03/17/ 2021 | 15 Comments

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Try this Pork Estofado, another classic Filipino dish of soy-vinegar stew with distinctive flavors from fried plantains, banana blossoms, and caramelized sugar.

Pork estofado with banana blossoms and fried saba.

  • What is Estofado?
  • The secret ingredient...
  • Estofado vs. Adobo vs. Paksiw na Pata
  • What Cut of Pork to Use?
  • Printable Recipe
  • Pork Estofado

What is Estofado?

Estofado or 'Estufado' is a Filipino dish of stewed pork cooked in vinegar and soy sauce with fried plantains that gives out a burst of flavor. It is also slightly sweet from added sugar.
The word Estofado came from the Spanish word “estofar,” which translates to “stewed,” or simply to braise in a covered pan—which is how this dish is cooked. But the Filipino Estofado is 100% local.

Estofado Pata

The secret ingredient...

This Estofado recipe is inspired by that of my Mama's. Although she does not add fried saba bananas and just use banana blossoms — I used both. But what I love about her recipes is the caramelized sugar, which I find adds a very interesting and better flavor than just using plain sugar.

banana blossoms

banana blossoms

Estofado vs. Adobo vs. Paksiw na Pata

All three are stewed in vinegar and soy sauce. While Estofado and Adobo can be made using other cuts of pork, Paksiw na Pata uses pork hocks.

Adobo is normally on the savory side and the other two are both sweetened with the addition of sugar, however, I find that Estofado is a little sweeter. Most of the ingredients are the same and the omission of some makes it a completely different dish.

But what makes Estofado distinctly different from other soy-vinegar stews? It is the added fried plantain (saging na saba).

fried saba bananas

There are several variations of this dish, depending on where you are in the Philippines. Some regions cook it with pineapple instead of saba bananas while others add carrots and potatoes to their Estofado. Some also choose to marinate the meat overnight before stewing it.

What Cut of Pork to Use?

Although you can make Estofado using other kinds of meat, it is commonly prepared with pork.

There are plenty of pork cuts you can choose from. Be sure to use meat with some or lots of fats and collagens as leaner cuts tend to get tough and dry when stewed.   Below is what best recommended:

Pork Pata (hocks or knuckles)- They are cheaper cut of meat, bonier with a lot of tendons, ligaments, and fat that turn gelatinous and very tasty after long cooking.

Pork Shoulder - have a good amount of fats and connective tissue and eat as well that is also great for stew.

Pork Belly - It is fatty yet extremely tender and flavorful which makes it also a good cut for slow cooking or stew.

Other similar Filipino dishes to try:

Pork Adobo - stewed in soy sauce and vinegar

Bistek or the Filipino Beef Steak cooked in soy sauce and calamansi or lemon juice topped with lots of onions

Pata Tim - sweet-savory Filipino-Chinese dish of braised pork leg or hock

Hamonado - pork stewed in soy sauce and pineapple juice

Pork Adobo or Adobong Baboy
patatim
Bistek Tagalog
Hamondo Recipe
Estufado Pork Hocks

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Pork Estofado with banana blossoms and fried saba
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Pork Estofado

5 from 10 votes
Pork stewed in soy sauce and vinegar sweetened with caramelized sugar and fried saba (plantains) and banana blossoms.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course :Main Course
Servings =4
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 4 pieces saba bananas - each cut into 3
  • 1 kilo pork hock (pata) cut into smaller sections 2-inch thick
  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorn
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar -adjust to preferred sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup banana blossoms

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Fry the slices of saba until sides are browned. Remove from the oil and set aside.
  • Add the pork hock slices and sear all sides until slightly browned. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, water, and peppercorns and bring to boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, lower heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for an hour or until the meat becomes fork-tender. Add more water as needed.
  • Place sugar and 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan. Melt over low heat until it turns into a golden caramel. Pour this to the simmering pot of pork hocks. Be careful as it will bubble up while pouring.
  • Add the banana blossoms. Add the fried bananas and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve while warm with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 2167mgPotassium: 442mgFiber: 4gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 34.5mg
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  1. vet tagalog says

    June 17, 2022 at 6:18 am

    5 stars
    perfect !!love all of these!❤️

    Reply
  2. RICHARD says

    September 12, 2021 at 5:07 am

    5 stars
    salamat!...

    Reply
  3. Louise says

    June 15, 2021 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    Can I use chicken here? Like chicken thighs?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 15, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      Sure you can, Louise.

      Reply
  4. Jo says

    November 22, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    Cooking the white sugar in water to make it golden is totally unnecessary. Use brown sugar instead. It has much flavor than white due to the molasses content. More healthier as well.

    Reply
  5. Min says

    November 22, 2020 at 12:29 am

    5 stars
    Is it dried banana blossom?
    The one on your Amazon shop is canned and does not look dried. Please advise.

    Reply
    • R Blanco says

      June 13, 2021 at 2:30 am

      5 stars
      Try searching under "dried lily blossom" or "dried banana blossom". The price shocked me since at the local Asian grocery store, the price $2@c !

      Reply
  6. Vickie says

    September 17, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Soooo good!!!!

    Reply
  7. Rey says

    July 24, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    hi! what's the approximate quanitity/weight of one serving? In cup or gram? thanks!

    Reply
  8. Minda says

    July 11, 2020 at 11:14 pm

    Looks really good and yummy...i love it.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      August 11, 2020 at 7:26 pm

      Thanks, Minda.

      Reply
  9. Maureen says

    May 28, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    Looks really good! Did you use ripe or unripe saba bananas?

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      June 02, 2020 at 1:35 am

      I used something in between, Maureen.

      Reply
  10. Rey says

    February 06, 2020 at 3:27 am

    5 stars
    I just love your choice of recipes and the details of info needed to make them. Your site is clean in that it’s well organized and pictures of them are perfect. Five Stars all the way.

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      February 10, 2020 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks Rey! Really glad you like our blog!

      Reply

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