Pork Sisig Sautéed with Onions and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A sizzling mix of finely chopped pork cooked with onions, chili, and a hint of citrus, perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork belly, red onions, green chili peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 pork belly
• 1 medium red onions
• 2 small green chili peppers
• 2 tbsp calamansi juice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Boil 1 pound pork belly in water for 30 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool. Chop the pork into small 1/4-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1 medium red onion and finely chop 2 small green chili peppers, removing seeds if less heat is desired.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped pork belly and sauté for 5 minutes until edges turn crispy.
4. Step 4: Add the sliced onions and chopped chili peppers to the pork, cooking for 3 minutes until onions soften and become translucent.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp calamansi juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes, tossing everything to combine and warm through before serving hot.