How to Cook Pork and Chicken Pochero
Pork and chicken pochero is a comforting Filipino dish that combines tender meats, sweet bananas, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory tomato-based broth.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Pork Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: chicken pochero, chicken recipe, pork and chicken pochero, pork pochero, pork recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Manny
- 3/4 kilo pork cubed
- 1/2 kilo chicken cubed
- 4 cup water
- 1 bunch spring onions
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 pc onion chopped
- 1 pc chorizo de bilbao sliced
- 5 cup pork or chicken broth
- 4 pcs potatoes pared and quartered
- 4 pcs ripe saba or cardava bananas peeled and sliced
- 1 can garbanzos chickpeas
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 pc small cabbage head wedged
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk optional
How to cook pork and chicken pochero
In a medium saucepan, boil pork and chicken in water with spring onions and salt until tender.
Drain meats and reserve broth. Heat oil and sauté garlic and onion until soft.
Add the meats and chorizo de bilbao. Stir-fry. Pour the broth and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, bananas and garbanzos.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Pour tomato sauce. Add cabbage and continue simmering for a few minutes.
If desired, stir in milk. Serve hot with eggplant sauce(search this site). Serves 8.
Cooking Tips:
Tenderize the Meats for a Perfect Texture
To ensure the pork and chicken are tender and flavorful, boil them with spring onions and salt until they’re soft but not falling apart. This slow cooking allows the flavors to penetrate the meat while keeping it moist. Avoid rushing this step, as properly tenderized meat makes all the difference in creating a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Sauté for a Flavorful Base
Sautéing garlic and onions before adding the meats enhances the depth of flavor in your pochero. The heat releases the natural sweetness of the aromatics, creating a rich base for the stew. This step may seem simple, but it builds the foundation for the dish’s robust taste, so don’t skip it!
Add Vegetables in the Right Order
When adding vegetables like potatoes, saba bananas, and cabbage, timing is key to maintaining their texture. Potatoes and bananas should simmer first to absorb the broth’s flavor without becoming too soft. Add cabbage and pechay toward the end of cooking to keep them vibrant and slightly crisp, giving your pochero a delightful balance of textures. 