Visayan Pork Stew (Humba)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork butt, cubed (combination of lean meat and fat)
• 3 cups of sweetened pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 4 tablespoons soybean paste
• 1 cup of ground peanuts
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot or casserole, sautee garlic and onion, add the pork cubes and brown on all sides. Brown in batches if necessary.

2. 2

   Return the brown pork pieces to the pot, add pineapple juice, soy sauce,vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt & pepper,sugar & bay leaf.

3. 3

   Cook and simmer for 1- 2 hours over medium heat or until the pork is tender. Keep adding liquids (water, stock or pineapple juice) if necessary.

4. 4

   Add in soybean paste and ground nuts and cook until sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Serve hot.