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Filipino Pork Recipes

32 recipes using pork — Adobo, sinigang, lechon — bold, sour and deeply savoury island cooking.

These 32 filipino pork recipes are ready in about 75 minutes on average, with 280–820 kcal per serving, and 50% are rated easy enough for a weeknight. Every recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions and full nutrition per serving.

32
recipes
75 min
average time
483 kcal
avg per serving
50%
easy recipes

How Filipino cuisine cooks with pork

Filipino cuisine — Adobo, sinigang, lechon — bold, sour and deeply savoury island cooking — brings its own distinctive techniques and seasonings to every ingredient it touches. When Filipino cooks work with pork, they reach for its own regional aromatics, fats and signature spice blends, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are simmering, boiling, steaming and frying.

A mild, sweet meat that spans quick chops and bacon to long-cooked shoulder and ribs. In this collection it's most often cooked with garlic, onion, fish sauce, soy sauce, tomatoes and bay leaves. The dishes here span filipino classics ready in as little as 35 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.

Reader favourite: Filipino Pork Sisig is the highest-rated dish in this collection at 4.9★ from 4,287 ratings.

32 Filipino Pork Recipes

✨ Newdinner

Sinigang na Baboy (Filipino Sour Pork Soup)

The Philippines' beloved sour tamarind soup — pork ribs with vegetables in a bright, tangy tamarind broth. Refreshing, comforting and deeply Filipino.

75 min🔥 360 kcalEasy
4.8(1,000)
✨ Newdinner

Lechon Kawali (Filipino Crispy Fried Pork Belly)

The Filipino answer to crispy pork — boiled then deep-fried pork belly until the skin shatters like glass, served with liver sauce and rice.

105 min🔥 620 kcalMedium
4.8(1,000)
✨ Newsoup

Sinigang na Baboy

Sour tamarind broth loaded with tender pork ribs, crisp vegetables and fresh greens — the quintessential Filipino comfort soup with its signature tart, savoury depth.

80 min🔥 380 kcalEasy
4.8(2,654)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Lechon-Style Roast Pork Belly

Crispy, crackling pork belly stuffed with lemongrass, garlic and bay leaves, slow-roasted until the skin shatters — a home-kitchen version of the Philippines' most festive dish.

180 min🔥 680 kcalMedium
4.9(3,102)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Pork Sisig

Crispy, chewy pork face and belly served sizzling on a cast-iron plate with onions, chilli, calamansi and egg — Pampanga's most famous creation and one of the world's great bar foods.

120 min🔥 580 kcalMedium
4.9(4,287)
✨ Newdinner

Pancit Canton

Filipino stir-fried wheat noodles with pork, shrimp, vegetables and a savoury soy-oyster sauce — the birthday dish synonymous with long life.

40 min🔥 480 kcalEasy
4.8(5,431)
dinner

Bicol Express

A fiery Filipino pork and coconut milk stew from the Bicol region — tender pork cooked with chilies, shrimp paste, and coconut milk until the sauce is rich and intensely spicy.

55 min🔥 560 kcalEasy
4.8(1,230)
dinner

Laing

A Bicolano dish of dried taro leaves simmered in rich coconut milk with pork, shrimps, and fiery bird's eye chillies — intensely flavourful.

75 min🔥 440 kcalMedium
4.7(312)
soup

La Paz Batchoy

Iloilo's iconic pork noodle soup — rich pork broth with fresh egg noodles, liver, crushed chicharon (pork crackling), garlic, and spring onions.

80 min🔥 490 kcalMedium
4.8(398)
dinner

Pancit Palabok

A festive Filipino noodle dish — thin rice noodles topped with a golden shrimp-and-pork sauce, crushed chicharon, shrimps, eggs, and spring onions.

60 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
4.8(412)
dinner

Modern Pinoy Adobo — Margarita Forés-Inspired

Pork belly braised in vinegar, soy, garlic and bay leaves until lacquered and meltingly tender — the Philippines' national dish, refined.

105 min🔥 612 kcalEasy
4.9(1,542)
✨ Newdinner

Lechón Kawali

Filipino twice-cooked pork belly — simmered until tender, then deep-fried for blistered crackling skin.

110 min🔥 680 kcalMedium
4.9(1,340)
✨ Newsoup

Sinigang (Filipino Sour Tamarind Soup)

The Philippines' national comfort soup — pork ribs and vegetables in a clear sour tamarind broth that wakes you up in three bites.

75 min🔥 480 kcalEasy
4.9(1,480)
✨ Newdinner

Bicol Express (Filipino Pork in Coconut Chile Sauce)

Slow-simmered pork belly in coconut milk, shrimp paste and an arsenal of long green chiles — the Bicol region's fierce, creamy national dish.

75 min🔥 820 kcalEasy
4.7(980)
✨ Newlunch

Lomi (Filipino Egg Noodle Soup)

A creamy, comforting Filipino noodle soup with egg, vegetables, and cornstarch thickening — street food and home comfort in one bowl.

35 min🔥 380 kcalEasy
4.6(1,120)
starter

Lumpiang Shanghai

Filipino crispy ground pork spring rolls, thin and golden — the addictive party appetizer everyone requests, best served with sweet chili sauce.

50 min🔥 280 kcalMedium
4.9(3,240)
✨ Newdinner

Bicol Express (Filipino Spicy Pork in Coconut Milk)

Pork simmered in coconut milk with shrimp paste and plenty of fresh chile, a fiery dish from the Bicol region of the Philippines.

55 min🔥 580 kcalMedium
4.5(30)
✨ Newdinner

Sinigang na Baboy (Filipino Sour Pork and Vegetable Soup)

Pork simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with vegetables, one of the Philippines' most beloved comfort dishes, sour and deeply savory.

65 min🔥 420 kcalEasy
4.6(38)
✨ Newlunch

Lumpiang Shanghai Wraps (Filipino Spring Roll Lettuce Wraps)

Crispy Filipino pork spring rolls wrapped in lettuce with fresh herbs and a sweet-tangy dipping sauce, a quick lunch reinterpretation.

45 min🔥 420 kcalEasy
4.4(24)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino BBQ Pork Skewers (Inihaw na Baboy)

Pork skewers marinated in a sweet-savory soy and banana ketchup marinade, grilled until charred and sticky, a Filipino street food staple.

255 min🔥 420 kcalEasy
4.6(34)
✨ Newdinner

Rellenong Talong (Filipino Stuffed Eggplant Omelet)

Grilled eggplant flattened and stuffed with ground meat, dipped in egg and pan-fried, a comforting Filipino home-style dinner.

50 min🔥 340 kcalMedium
4.3(21)
✨ Newstarter

Siomai (Filipino Steamed Pork Dumplings)

Steamed dumplings of ground pork, shrimp and water chestnut, a Filipino-Chinese favorite served with calamansi and soy sauce.

45 min🔥 280 kcalMedium
4.5(29)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Almondigas (Meatball Soup with Black Pepper Broth)

Tender Filipino pork meatballs simmered in a peppery, garlicky broth with noodles and vegetables.

70 min🔥 490 kcalEasy
4.3(78)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Ginisang Munggo (Sweet-Spicy Mung Bean Stew)

A hearty Filipino mung bean stew simmered with pork, greens, and a touch of chili heat.

35 min🔥 550 kcalMedium
4.6(70)
✨ Newsoup

Filipino Molo Soup (Toasted Garlic Dumpling Soup)

Ilonggo-style Filipino dumpling soup with a savory pork filling in a toasted garlic and chicken broth.

59 min🔥 309 kcalEasy
4.7(18)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Pinakbet-Style Baked Vegetables (Sweet Heat)

Filipino mixed vegetables baked with shrimp paste, tomato, and a touch of chili heat and sweetness.

65 min🔥 498 kcalHard
4.4(25)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice) with Pork

Crisp garlic fried rice studded with day-old rice and seared pork, finished with calamansi and scallions.

35 min🔥 520 kcalEasy
4.6(58)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Bicol Express Rice Bowl

Spicy pork simmered in coconut milk and chile, Bicol Express-style, served over rice.

65 min🔥 610 kcalMedium
4.6(67)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Munggo (Mung Bean Stew) with Garlic and Pork

Hearty mung bean stew simmered with pork and garlic, a Filipino comfort-food staple.

60 min🔥 380 kcalEasy
4.5(46)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino-Style Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Pork and Chile

Bell peppers stuffed with garlicky ground pork, rice and chile, baked until tender.

65 min🔥 410 kcalMedium
4.4(34)
✨ Newdinner

Filipino Honey Garlic Pork Burger (Longganisa-Inspired)

A juicy pork burger seasoned with garlic and honey, inspired by Filipino longganisa sausage flavors.

35 min🔥 540 kcalEasy
4.4(37)
✨ Newsoup

Filipino Sinigang na Baboy (Tamarind Pork Soup)

A sour, comforting tamarind-based pork soup loaded with vegetables, a Filipino everyday favorite.

75 min🔥 380 kcalMedium
4.7(71)

Choosing & preparing pork

How to choose

Look for pink-red, firm flesh with a little marbling. Loin and tenderloin are lean and fast; shoulder (Boston butt) and belly are fatty and made for slow cooking.

Prep & storage

A brine keeps lean cuts juicy. Render fatty cuts low and slow to turn the collagen silky; sear first for a flavourful crust.

When is it done?

Modern pork is safe at 63°C / 145°F with a short rest, leaving the centre faintly pink and juicy; shoulder and ribs go to ~90°C+ for pull-apart tenderness.

Nutrition

A good source of protein, thiamine and B vitamins; choose loin cuts to keep saturated fat lower.

Classic flavour partners: apple, garlic, fennel, sage, soy sauce, mustard

Filipino Pork Recipes — FAQ

How long do Filipino pork recipes take to make?

Most of these 32 Filipino pork recipes are ready in around 75 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Lomi (Filipino Egg Noodle Soup), takes about 35 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 255 minutes.

How many calories are in Filipino pork dishes?

Across this collection they range from about 280 to 820 kcal per serving, averaging 483 kcal — Lumpiang Shanghai is the lightest option at 280 kcal.

What is the easiest Filipino pork recipe for beginners?

Sinigang na Baboy (Filipino Sour Pork Soup) is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 75 minutes. 50% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.

What goes well with pork in Filipino cooking?

In these recipes, pork is most often paired with garlic, onion, fish sauce, soy sauce, tomatoes and bay leaves. Filipino kitchens also lean on its own regional aromatics, fats and signature spice blends.

How do I know when pork is properly cooked?

Modern pork is safe at 63°C / 145°F with a short rest, leaving the centre faintly pink and juicy; shoulder and ribs go to ~90°C+ for pull-apart tenderness.

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