Ilocano Igado
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
360 calories
32g protein
10g carbs
22g fat
2g fiber
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb Pork tenderloin
- 1/2 lb Pork liver
- 2 Potatoes
- 1 Carrots
- 1/2 Bell pepper
- 1/4 cup Green peas
- 1/3 cup Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Cane vinegar
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 2 Bay leaves
Steps
- Cut the tenderloin and liver into uniform strips — igado is defined by its strips.
- Marinate in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay, 30 minutes.
- Sear the pork strips hot and fast, 5 minutes; set aside.
- In the same pot, simmer the marinade with 1 cup water, 10 minutes.
- Return the pork with the potatoes and carrots; simmer 20 minutes, until tender.
- Add the liver strips, bell pepper, and peas for the last 6 minutes — the liver stays silky only if it barely cooks.
- The sauce should be savory-sharp and just thick enough to glaze. Serve over rice.