Tomato Stewed Pork with Vegetables

2025-08-22

Ingredients:

  • 300 g pork (pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into chunks)

  • 3 tbsp tomato paste (or 2 fresh tomatoes, diced)

  • ½ onion (chopped)

  • ½ carrot (sliced)

  • 3–4 mushrooms (sliced)

  • ½ green bell pepper (optional, chopped)

  • Salt, black tea rubs, sugar, and black pepper, to taste

  • Cooking oil, as needed

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Pork
    Cut the pork into chunks and marinate with a little salt, black tea rubs and black pepper for 10 minutes.

  2. Sear the Meat
    Heat some oil in a pan. Sear the pork until the surface is lightly browned.

  3. Add Vegetables
    Stir in onion, carrot, and mushrooms. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

  4. Season & Simmer
    Add tomato paste (or fresh tomatoes) and pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.
    Simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens.

  5. Finish & Serve
    Adjust the taste with salt and a pinch of sugar. Sprinkle with black pepper before serving.