Humba
Discover the irresistible charm of **Humba**, a beloved Filipino braised pork dish bursting with rich, savory-sweet flavors. Made with tender pork belly, soy sauce, cane vinegar, and dark brown sugar, this hearty recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Fragrant garlic, dried banana blossoms, whole peppercorns, and bay leaves lend depth to its aromatic sauce, while pineapple chunks add a delightful pop of sweetness to complement the dish’s umami base. Slow-cooked to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, Humba pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, making it an ideal centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy meals at home. Perfectly balanced and deeply satisfying, this classic comfort food is a true celebration of Filipino cuisine. Keywords: Filipino Humba recipe, braised pork belly, sweet and savory pork dish, Filipino comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Pork belly
- 100 ml Soy sauce
- 50 ml Cane vinegar
- 75 grams Dark brown sugar
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 20 grams Dried banana blossoms
- 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 500 ml Water
- 200 grams Pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
Instructions
Cut the pork belly into 2-inch cubes and set aside.
In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
Add the pork belly cubes into the pot and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.
Pour in the soy sauce and stir to coat the pork pieces evenly.
Add the cane vinegar, but do not stir. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
Stir in the dark brown sugar, ensuring it dissolves completely into the mixture.
Add the dried banana blossoms, whole peppercorns, and bay leaves.
Pour in the water to cover the pork. Increase the heat to bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
Check occasionally, adding more water if the sauce reduces too much.
Once the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened, add the pineapple chunks.
Cook for an additional 10 minutes uncovered for the flavors to meld.
Season with salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.1 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1025 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 391 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
