A traditional Filipino hearty stew made with pork in a thick tomato-based sauce, enriched with vegetables and hot dogs. This satisfying dish is simmered until tender and perfect when served with rice.
1: Season the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then cube and sear it using a broiler.
2: Mince the whole garlic and onion, then sauté them in a pot.
3: Add the cubed Roma tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaves, chicken bouillon, sugar, and black pepper to the pot.
4: Incorporate the seared pork into the mixture and simmer for at least 1 hour until the pork is very tender.
5: Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and hot dogs to the stew, seasoning and searing them beforehand.
6: Once the potatoes and carrots are tender, add peas for a final touch.
7: If the stew needs thickening, add a corn starch slurry.
8: Serve the stew with rice.
