humba

FILIPINO HUMBA (BRAISED PORK)

Humba also known as braised pork is a popular Filipino food in the Visayas and Mindanao region. This is always prepared during occasions such as parties, birthdays, fiesta and even on weddings.

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1 pound pork belly or pork hocks (cut itno sserving pieces)

1 piece bay leaf

1/4 cup browqn sugar

3 cloves garlic, crushed

5 pieces hard boiled eggs

1 tsp oil

1/4 tsp pepper

1 tsp peppercorns

salt to taste

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup vinegar

Procedure:

1. Combine all ingredients in a big pot and bring to boil.

2. Lower heat and simmer for about an hour or until pork is tender.

3. If you want to add hard-boiled eggs, let it sits for a few minutes before it's done to let thew sauces covered into it.

4. Remove bay leaf and peppercorns (if used) just before serving. Serve hot.