Intro to Philippine Food: Pork Sinigang

best pork sinigang recipe


Right up there with adobo, sinigang is a staple Filipino recipe. You’ll find it on the dinner table of every Filipino family at least once a month—maybe even once a week! It’s a soup that’s distinct for its sour, aromatic broth.

What is Pork Sinigang?

Pork sinigang is a soup that’s made sour using tamarind and a mix of aromatics. It typically contains pork (and sometimes fish or seafood) and several common vegetables such as eggplant, sitaw (string beans), and kangkong (water spinach).

How to Make Pork Sinigang

Sinigang is one of the easiest Filipino dishes to make because it only involves making the broth, then cooking the meat and vegetables, which you do in the boiling soup. The biggest challenge to making pork sinigang is getting that signature sourness. But that step’s often fast-tracked nowadays thanks to instant sinigang mixes.


making pork sinigang



That said there’s a lot of value in learning how to make pork sinigang from scratch, especially if you’re learning the foundations of how to cook Filipino food. Although most sinigang recipes are simple, it teaches the cook essential cooking skills: timing, patience, and knowing when something tastes just right. 


best pork sinigang recipe



There are many pork sinigang recipes out there. And true to spirit of Filipino cooking, no two are the same. But the best recipe should cover the basics of the sour soup, while leaving enough room for creativity.

The Best Pork Sinigang Recipe


Pepper.ph’s best pork sinigang recipe is a great introduction to cooking sinigang. It teaches you how to make the sour soup using traditional ingredients, including how to get that signature sourness using fresh sampaloc (tamarind). It also gives you a few tricks to make sure that the pork is tender and all the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


The recipe promises a traditional sour flavor that still lets you taste the pork and the vegetables. The broth is slightly thick; the pork is tender and meaty; the vegetables are all perfectly cooked. It’s a great alternative to using sinigang mixes, especially if you prefer your soup with a cleaner, fresher taste.
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