Sugar-Free Humba
Discover the deliciously hearty flavors of Sugar-Free Humba, a guilt-free twist on the traditional Filipino braised pork dish. This healthier version swaps out sugar for natural sweeteners like stevia and uses coconut aminos to replace soy sauce, creating a low-carb, gluten-free delight. The rich, savory sauce is enhanced by bold ingredients such as dark cocoa powder and coconut flour, giving it a unique depth while keeping it perfectly balanced. Tender pork belly is slow-simmered with aromatic garlic, onion, bay leaves, and peppercorns, making every bite melt-in-your-mouth irresistible. Ideal for keto and health-conscious foodies, this sugar-free humba pairs beautifully with steamed rice or your favorite low-carb sides. Ready in just over two hours, it’s a wholesome comfort food worth savoring!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Pork belly
- 0.5 cup Coconut aminos
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 large Onion
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.25 cup Distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dark natural cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Natural sweetener like stevia
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Cut the pork belly into 2-inch cubes.
Peel and crush the garlic cloves and slice the onion into rings.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the pork belly cubes and brown them on all sides. This should take about 10 minutes.
Once the pork is browned, add the onion rings and crushed garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add coconut aminos, white vinegar, water, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the pot. Stir to combine.
Sprinkle the cocoa powder and coconut flour over the mixture and stir until well incorporated.
Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer.
Simmer for 1.5 hours or until the pork is tender, stirring occasionally. Add more water if necessary to keep the pork submerged.
Add salt and natural sweetener, stirring until fully dissolved.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary, then continue to simmer for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5703 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 558.5 g | 716% | |
| Saturated Fat | 198.3 g | 992% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 5253 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 100.1 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1852 mg | 39% | |
*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.
