Pan-Fried Pork Sisig with Sizzling Onions and Chili

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Chopped pork jowl and ears pan-fried with onions, chili, and a splash of calamansi juice, served sizzling for a classic Filipino street food experience. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork jowl, pork ears, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 pound boiled and chopped pork jowl and 1/2 pound boiled and chopped pork ears to the skillet. Pan-fry for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the edges are crispy and golden.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 medium finely chopped red onion and 2 chopped green chili peppers. Cook for 3 minutes until onions soften but still retain some bite.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons calamansi juice, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pork.
  5. Step 5: Transfer immediately to a sizzling platter if available, or serve hot, garnished with extra chopped chili if desired.

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