Binagoongan Pork

This authentic Binagoongan Pork is a dish packed full of flavor. There’s nothing like tender cooked pork flavored with simple ingredients, and made just a few steps. This is rich, bold, and perfect with steamed rice!

Why try this Pork with Bagoong Recipe ? 

If you’re into bold and deep;y satisfying dishes then this Pork with Bagoong Recipe is a must-try. Also known as binagoongang baboy recipe, this dish combines tender cooked pork simmered in a delectable sauce made of shrimp paste ( bagoong ), aromatics like garlic and onions, tomatoes and seasonings to give it a nice rich umami-packed flavor. This dish perfectly balances  salty, savory, and slightly sweet notes, making it incredibly appetizing—especially when paired with warm steamed rice. Whether you’re figuring out what to cook for the family, or planning for a special gathering, this classic Filipino favorite delivers authentic taste, comforting flavors, and a deliciously hearty experience in every bite.

 Ingredients for Pork Binagoongan

• Pork Belly – the main meat of the dish. The belly is the best choice as it has a good amount of meat and fats.
• Garlic & Onion – aromatics to enhance the flavor and taste of the dish.
• Tomatoes – adds color and helps add savory richness into the sauce.
• Sauteed Shrimp Paste – gives the dish a strong umami flavor.
• Pepper – for taste.
• Water – to help simmer everything.
• Eggplant – makes the dish fuller and helps suck up the sauces and thicken it up.
• Red & Green Chilies – adds spice and color.
• Oil – for frying.

How to make Pork Binagoongan Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 kilo pork belly chunks
• 5 cloves garlic ( minced )
• 1 medium onion ( chopped )
• 3 medium tomatoes ( sliced )
• 4- 5 tablespoons sauteed shrimp paste
• Pepper to taste 
• 2 – 3 cups water
• Eggplant (optional, sliced in half )
• Red and green chilies
• Oil for frying

Steps :

1. Saute the pork belly in a pan at medium heat. Sear until light brown and until the oils come out. Set aside but keep some of the oil in the pan.

2. In the same pan, saute garlic until aromatic. Add in onions and cook until softened. Place in the tomatoes and cook until softened. 

3. Add in the shrimp paste. Saute for a few minutes. Add back the seared pork and saute for a minute. Season with pepper and pour in water. 

4. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pork is tender. Meanwhile, fry some eggplants flipping once one side is slightly browned. Set aside.

5. Add in the red and green chillies, cook for a few minutes. Serve. 

Questions

• Pork Binagoongan calories

This recipe for binagoongang baboy has around 330 to 400 calories for a serving of 230 grams.

• Additional Pork Binagoongan Ingredients
  • Crispy Pork Binagoongan with Talong recipe – while this Pork Binagoongan with Eggplant Recipe serves the eggplant separately, you can also use the leftover pork oil to cook the eggplants, setting these aside after and tossing these back in at the end.
  • You can check out this Crispy Pork Belly Recipe  to use for this crispy pork binagoongan recipe.
  • Another way to enjoy this is to make Pork Binagoongan with Coconut Milk. Check out how to cook Pork Binagoongan with Gata with the link above

Try our other Yummy Pork Recipes :

How to make Binagoongang Baboy

Binagoongan Baboy Recipe ( Tagalog )

Mga Sangkap :

• 1 kilo liempo ( hiniwa ng pa-chunks )
• 5 butil ng bawang ( tinadtad )
• 1 sibuyas ( hiniwa ng maliliit )
• 3 kamatis ( hiniwa ng pahaba )
• 4- 5 kutsara ng bagoong hipon
• Paminta panlasa
• 2 – 3 tasa ng tubig
• Talong ( opsyonal, hiniwa ng kalahati )
• Pula at Berdeng sili
• Mantika pang prito

Paano Lutuin :

1. Lutuin ang liempo sa kawali na nasa katamtamang init. Lutuin hanggang mag kayumanggi at matunaw ng konti ang mga taba nito. Pagkatapos, tanggalin ang mga liempo at iiwan ang konting mantika sa kawali.
2. Sa parehong kawali, lutuin ang mga bawang hanggang mabango. Haluan ng sibuyas at lutuin hanggang lumambot. Isama dito ang mga kamatis at lutuin hanggang lumambot din ito.
3. Haluan ng bagoong. Lutuin ng ilang minuto. Ibalik ang lutong baboy at lutuin ng isang minuto. I-season ng paminta at buhusan ng tubig.
4. Takpan at lutuin ng 15 – 20 minuto o hanggang lumambot ang baboy. Habang niluluto ito, iprito ang mga talong, pag baliktarin hanggang mag kayumanggi ang mga gilid nito. Itabi.
5. Haluan ng pula at berdeng sili. Lutuin ng ilang minuto bago ihanda.