Pan-Fried Pork Sisig with Onions and Chilies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A sizzling pork dish combining tender chopped pork with crisped edges, mixed with onions, fresh chilies, and a hint of calamansi citrus. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork belly, red onion, green chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 3, 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 belly
• 1 medium, finely chopped red onion
• 2 small, sliced green chilies
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp calamansi juice or lime juice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• to taste salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound boiled and chopped pork belly and spread evenly. Cook without stirring for 5 minutes until the edges start to crisp.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 medium finely chopped red onion, sautéing for 3 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 2 sliced green chilies, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons calamansi or lime juice. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise to bind the mixture and add creaminess. Season with salt to taste and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
5. Step 5: Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through and slightly bubbly. Serve immediately on a sizzling platter if available.