Pork Humba
Braised pork belly bathed in a rich, savory sauce, bursting with garlic, onions, and spices. Comfort food at its finest!
- 1 kilogram pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup CÓCOES Organic Coconut Flower Vinegar (adjust to your taste)
- 2 tablespoons CÓCOES Organic Coconut Flower Aminos
- 2 tablespoons CÓCOES Organic Coconut Flower Syrup(adjust to your taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon salted black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 star anise (If you don't have star anise, you can substitute it with whole black peppercorns)
- 15-20 grams dried banana blossoms, soaked in water until softened and drained
- Place the pork belly in a medium saucepan. Add the water, CÓCOES Vinegar, CÓCOES Aminos, CÓCOES Organic Coconut Flower Syrup, garlic, and black beans. Stir to dissolve the coconut sugar.
- Season the mixture with salt, bay leaves, and star anise. Bring to a boil, then cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer for 1 hour or until the pork is tender.
- Add the banana blossoms in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking. Taste the humba and adjust the seasoning to achieve a balanced sweet and savory flavor.