Garlic and Calamansi Marinated Pork Sisig

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

A sizzling Filipino pork dish featuring chopped pork cheeks marinated in calamansi and garlic, served with onions and chili for a bright and spicy flavor. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork cheeks or pork belly, calamansi juice or lime juice, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound, boiled and chopped pork cheeks or pork belly
• 3 tbsp calamansi juice or lime juice
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, finely chopped red onion
• 2, sliced green chili peppers
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt
• 1/2 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 pound boiled and chopped pork cheeks, 3 tablespoons calamansi juice, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated pork and sauté for 5-7 minutes until edges crisp and brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 small finely chopped red onion and 2 sliced green chili peppers. Cook for 2 more minutes until the onions soften.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and mix in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise until the pork is coated with a creamy texture. Season with salt to taste and serve immediately on a sizzling platter if available.