Humba

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly (cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes)
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion (peeled and sliced thinly)
• 6 cloves garlic ( peeled and minced)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 can (6 ounces) tausi (salted black beans) (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 package (1 ounce) dried banana blossoms
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt to taste

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine pork, vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Drain meat from marinade, reserving liquid.

2. 2

   In a wide pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until aromatic.

3. 3

   Add pork belly and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.

4. 4

   Add reserved marinade and bring to a boil without stirring for about 2 to 3 minutes. Add water.

5. 5

   Add peppercorns, bay leaf, tausi, pineapple chunks, and banana blossoms. Stir to combine.

6. 6

   Lower heat, cover, and simmer until pork is fork-tender.

7. 7

   Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Season with salt to taste.

8. 8

   Continue cooking to reduce the sauce reduced to desired consistency.