Pork Bistek
Filipino-style Pork Steak marinated in citrus juice and spices is sure to be a family favorite. It's hearty, tasty, and perfect with steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 pounds bone-in pork chops, about 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup calamansi or lemon juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 cup water
- salt to taste
- 1 small onion, peeled and sliced into rings
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine pork, calamansi or lemon juice, soy sauce, onions, garlic, and pepper. Massage the marinade into the meat and marinate for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Drain meat, onions, and garlic from marinade, squeezing and reserving excess liquid. Set aside.
- 3
In a pan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add pork chops and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Spoon out and reserve released meat juices during frying. Remove meat from pan and keep warm.
- 4
In the pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add the reserved onions and garlic, and cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
- 5
Return meat to pan.
- 6
Add reserved marinade and meat juices.
- 7
Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- 8
Cover, lower heat and simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and liquid is reduced.
- 9
Season with salt to taste.
- 10
Add the onion rings. Turn off heat, cover and allow onion slices to cook slightly in the steam. Serve hot.