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Humba Recipe3

Humba Recipe

Humba is one of those Filipino comfort food dishes that’s so easy and delicious to prepare, but also makes for a great dinner party centerpiece
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Humba
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 283kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds trimmed pork shoulder cubed
  • 6 cloves peeled garlic
  • 5 cups water
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup white vinegar
  • ½ cups apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • onions
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Set up your slow cooker bowl with a rack insert or metal colander.
  • In a small bowl or cup, mix together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Pour into the bottom of the bowl or colander and set aside.
  • Cut the desired amount of cooked pork into bite-sized pieces and put them in the bowl.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients except for the oil and stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high heat setting for 3 hours, stirring halfway through cooking.
  • When the liquid starts bubbling around the edges, pour about 1 inch of oil over the top, cover again, and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 2278mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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