Pork Binagoongan 

INGREDIENTS  

• 2 lbs pork shoulder or belly , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 small onion , chopped
• 1 medium tomato , chopped
• ½ cup bottled sautéed shrimp paste , regular or spicy
• 1 cup water plus more as needed
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp white sugar

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Heat the oil in a heavy pan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and sauté until onion has softened, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the pork and saute until brown and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the shrimp paste and stir until combined with the pork.
3. Add the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium, cover and cook until pork is tender, about 1 hour. Check, every 15 minutes, stirring and adding ½ cup of water each time if running low on liquid.
4. Add the vinegar and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the sugar and cook until desired amount of sauce is achieved.
5. Serve with steamed and your favorite side dishes.