Mom’s Filipino Pork Guisantes

Everytime I get a chance to visit home, I usually would hit up my Mom for some fantastic comfort food dishes. Well, she gave me one I took home to whip up and boy did I enjoy this dish. I haven't had it in years! Check out the recipe below.

RECIPE
Mom’s
Filipino Pork Guisantes  

Prep Time: 15 minutes 

Ready in 1 hour

Serves 4 people

TIP:

Remove bay leaves before serving

Ingredients

• Pork Butt - 1 lb. 

• Green Peas - 2 cups 

• Garlic  - 7 cloves sliced

• Onion - 1 - diced 

• Bay Leaves - 2 leaves 

• Tomato Paste or Sauce - 1 cup 

• Soy Sauce - 1 cup 

• Pimientos or Chili Powder - 1 tablespoon 

• Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil 

• Water - 1 ½ Cup

Preparation

1. Pork Butt
   Cut into ½ cubes , season with salt and pepper.  Large skillet,  on medium high temperature, heat 5 tablespoons of oil, brown meat until tender. Drain fat 

2. Vegetables
   Add garlic, onions, bay leaves, tomato paste, and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat

3. Temperature
   Heat at low temperature for 1 hour  

4. Remaining Ingredients
   In the last 15 minutes, add and stir remaining ingredients, green peas and soy sauce for color

5. Serve Hot
   With white steamed rice