Filipino🥣 Soups & stews

Dinuguan (Filipino Pork Blood Stew)

Name: Dinuguan (Filipino Pork Blood Stew)
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 lb pork kasim (shoulder or butt), diced; 20 oz pork blood; ½ lb pork ears, boiled and sliced; 8 oz lechon kawali (crispy pork), chopped; 1 cup vinegar (distilled or white vinegar); 3 cups beef broth (or pork stock); 3 dried bay leaves; 1 bunch lemongrass; 1 onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp sugar; 3 tbsp cooking oil; to taste salt; to taste ground black pepper; ~2-3 long green chili peppers

⏱ 90 min

A classic Filipino stew featuring pork blood, pork shoulder, and pork ears simmered in a savory broth with vinegar, bay leaves, and lemongrass. The dish is prized for its perfectly balanced acidity and tender, well-cooked meat.

Adapted from a video by Panlasang Pinoy

DINUGUAN RECIPE

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Ingredients

pork kasim (shoulder or butt), diced1 lb
pork blood20 oz
pork ears, boiled and sliced½ lb
lechon kawali (crispy pork), chopped8 oz
vinegar (distilled or white vinegar)1 cup
beef broth (or pork stock)3 cups
dried bay leaves3
lemongrass1 bunch
onion, chopped1
garlic cloves, minced5
sugar

Steps

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1
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pot. Add the chopped crispy pork and cook for 1 to 1.5 minutes to render the fat.
2
Add the chopped onion and cook for 30 to 35 seconds.
3
Add the minced garlic and continue stirring until the onion softens.
4
Add the diced pork shoulder and stir-fry until lightly browned.
5
Add the boiled and sliced pork ears and cook for about 2 minutes more.
6
Pour in 1 cup of vinegar and cover the pot. Once it boils, uncover and allow some of the liquid to evaporate to intensify the flavor.
7
Add 3 cups of beef or pork broth and stir well.
8
Add 3 bay leaves and 1 bunch of lemongrass (bruised at the base). Cover, reduce heat to the lowest setting, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 45 to 50 minutes.
9
Carefully remove the bay leaves and lemongrass.
10
Slowly pour in the pork blood while gently stirring to prevent clumping. Simmer over low heat for about 12 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to ensure it cooks through evenly.
11
Taste and adjust the salt and vinegar balance to achieve the right acidity, which is crucial for removing the gamey flavor.
12
Add ground black pepper to taste (optional). If desired, add up to 2 teaspoons of brown sugar to balance the acidity.
13
Add long green chili peppers if using. Leave uncovered and simmer for another 2 to 5 minutes, allowing some liquid to evaporate until you reach your desired consistency.
14
Transfer to serving bowls and serve.

Dinuguan (Filipino Pork Blood Stew)

Ingredients

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