Pork Estofado

Ingredients :

· 1-1/2 lb. pork, cubed
· 1/2 cup soy sauce
· 1/4 cup white vinegar
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
· 1 onion, sliced
· 6 pcs. peppercorn, crushed
· oil, for frying

· 1/2 cup tomato sauce
· 1/2 cup olives (optional)
· 2 pcs. Chinese sausage, sliced
· 1 can pimiento, cut into strips
· 4 pcs. saba (banana plantain), quartered and fried

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Cooking Procedures :

1. In a glass bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, onions and peppercorns. Stir in pork. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or two.

2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade and reserve. Fry pork until lightly brown. Pour off excess oil, leaving 3 to 4 tbsp. in the pan.

3. Pour in the marinade and 1/2 cup water to cover the meat. Let it simmer gently for 25 minutes. Correct seasonings.

4. Add tomato sauce, olives, Chinese sausage and pimiento. Cook for a few more minutes until pork is tender.

5. Remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve with fried saba on top.