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Pork caldereta.

Pork Caldereta

This tasty Pork Caldereta is full of yummy flavors and genuine Filipino spices.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 servings
Calories 775 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Cooking Oil (for frying)
  • 2 pieces Potato large (wedge)
  • 1 piece Carrot large (wedge)
  • 2 pieces Bell Pepper large (triangular cut)
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil (for sauteeing)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 piece Onion large (sliced)
  • 1 kilogram Pork Chunks
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 180 ml Cider / Sprite
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 piece Pork Cube
  • 3 pieces Red Chili (chopped)
  • 60 grams Cheese
  • 1 can Liver Spread / Reno (small)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a pan fry the potatoes, carrots and bell peppers. Let them dry on a paper towel and set aside.
  • In a pot saute the garlic and onion in oil.
  • Add the pork and let it simmer until fat renders.
  • Put in the tomato sauce, soy sauce, black pepper and fish sauce. Let it simmer.
  • After a few minutes pour the sprite, this will act as your stock. Add a cup of water. Let it boil until the meat is tender.
  • Once the meat is tender add one pork cube to add flavor. Then add the red chilis.
  • Add the cheese and let it simmer for two minutes then add the liver spread.
  • Once the sauce thickens, put in the fried veggies.
  • Add salt according to taste and simmer for two minutes.
  • Transfer to a plate or a bowl and serve!

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Notes

  • You can substitute pork with beef, chicken, or even goat meat for different versions of Caldereta.
  • Caldereta tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.