Pork and Liver Stew with Vinegar and Tomato
A hearty stew combining pork meat and liver simmered in a tangy tomato and vinegar broth, enriched with garlic and bay leaves for depth. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, pork liver, sliced, cooking 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 lb pork liver, sliced
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 6, minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 2 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- to taste salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1 chopped medium onion, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 pound 1-inch pork shoulder cubes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until edges start to brown.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 chopped medium tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water, add 2 bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until pork is tender.
- Step 5: Add 1/2 pound sliced pork liver and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until liver is cooked through. Season with salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.








