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Trigger warning related to handling of livestock.
I don’t love pork. Even though I was born into a culture where pork is a major staple, I avoided it whenever I could. My dietary preference has nothing to do with religion. Instead, it stems from a not-so-fun childhood experience while visiting family in the Philippines. My family was preparing food for a celebration, and part of that preparation involved processing an adult pig. Without getting too deep into the trauma… let’s just say our house was not soundproof at the time.
Fast forward to today, and I still don’t really eat pork. However, Filipino pork dishes are impossible to avoid when you are surrounded by people who love them. So, whether you are attending a Filipino party and figuring out what you want to “baon,” or you absolutely love pork like my parents and friends, check out the dishes below!
Lechon (Slow-roasted pork)
Sisig (Minced pork with sour and spicy seasoning)
Adobo (Pork braised in soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf and peppercorn)
Lumpia Shanghai (Fried spring roll filled with ground pork and vegetables)
Longanisa (Pork sausage)
Tocino (Filipino bacon)
Sinigang (Sour soup with pork and vegetables)
Dinuguan (Meat stew with pork blood)
Pinakbet (Vegetables and pork with fish sauce)
