PORK HUMBA

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 tablspoons oil
• 1.5 pounds pork belly – cut into 1×2-inch sizes -see NOTE 1
• 4 cloves garlic -minced
• 1 medium red onion – chopped
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 2 cups water – add more if needed
• 1 tablespoon peppercorn
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• ¼ cup dried banana blossoms (optional)
• ¼ cup fermented black beans (tausi) – see NOTE 2
• ½ cup pineapple tidbits – liquids included (optional)
• 3 tablespoon brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear pork belly until lightly browned and fats are rendered. Set fried pork aside. Remove excess oil from the pot and leave just about 2 tablespoons.
2. In the same pot, saute garlic until golden and aromatic. Add back the pork belly and stir.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 40-50 minutes or until pork is tender. Add more water if needed until meat is fork-tender.
4. Remove the cover and continue to simmer until liquid is reduced to a thick sauce.
5. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with plain rice.