Pork sisig

Here's a delicious recipe for Sisig, a popular Filipino dish known for its savory and tangy flavors. Traditionally made with parts of pig's head and liver, this modern version uses pork belly for convenience and accessibility

Pork Sisig

1. **Ingredients:**

   - 1 kg pork belly

   - 1 large onion, finely chopped

   - 3 cloves garlic, minced

   - 3 tbsp soy sauce

   - 1/4 cup vinegar

   - 2-3 pcs green chili peppers (siling haba), chopped

   - 1-2 pcs bird's eye chili (siling labuyo), chopped (optional, for extra heat)

   - 1/4 cup mayonnaise

   - 1 tbsp liver spread or liver pate (optional)

   - 1 tsp ground black pepper

   - 1 tsp salt

   - 2 tbsp butter or margarine

   - 2 tbsp cooking oil

   - 1 lemon or calamansi, sliced into wedges for serving

   - 2 pcs fried eggs (optional, for topping)

2. **Instructions:**

   1. **Prepare the Pork:**

      - In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the pork belly until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from water and let it cool.

      - Once cooled, grill or broil the pork belly until the skin is crispy and the meat is slightly charred. Chop the pork into small cubes.

   2. **Cook the Sisig:**

      - In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

      - Add the chopped pork belly and cook for a few minutes until the edges are crispy.

      - Pour in the soy sauce and vinegar, and stir to combine. Cook for a few more minutes until the liquid is reduced.

      - Add the green chili peppers and bird's eye chili (if using), and cook for another minute.

   3. **Finish the Sisig:**

      - Stir in the mayonnaise and liver spread (if using) until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.

      - Add the butter or margarine and cook until melted and incorporated into the mixture.

   4. **Serve:**

      - Transfer the sisig to a serving plate and garnish with lemon or calamansi wedges.

      - Top with fried eggs if desired.

Enjoy your tasty and sizzling Pork Sisig! It's perfect as a main dish or as a flavorful appetizer. 🍲🌶️

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