Popular Filipino Meat Recipes
Filipino cuisine is known for its diverse range of flavors and ingredients, and meat dishes are a staple in Filipino households. From savory stews to crispy roasted pork, Filipino meat recipes are beloved for their bold flavors and unique combinations of spices and sauces. Some of the most popular Filipino meat dishes include adobo, sinigang, kare-kare, lechon, bistek, and mechado. These delicious Filipino recipes are often served with steamed rice and vegetables and are enjoyed by Filipinos worldwide. This website will allow you to explore these dishes in more detail and discover what makes them so unique.
Here is a collection of some of the most beloved Filipino meat recipes shared by our family contributors. Ranging from Bjorn’s Native Chicken Adobado, to Cathy or Mark’s Pork Sinigang and Pork Adobo to Nimfa or Ludwig’s Beef Caldereta, Mel’s Bicol Express and Adobadong Turingan, and Janis’s Inasal or Pork Barbecue, there is something for everyone. Above all, our leading chef Millie continues to delight us with her fantastic Filipino meat recipes, including Chicken Humba, Afritada, Pochero, and much more. With this wide array of dishes, you’re sure to find something to enjoy at your own kitchen table!
Succulent Crispy Pata, Deep-Fried Pork Leg
The term "pata" in Crispy Pata is derived from the Spanish word for a meat leg. This delightful dish has its roots in Tagalog cuisine and was invented by a man whose mother owned a restaurant on the north side of Manila. Crispy Pata has become an undeniable favorite...
Famous Bulalô Recipe, Bone Marrow Beef Stew
Bulalô, a delectable bone marrow beef stew, is cherished by Filipinos both in the Philippines and abroad. This comforting dish features beef shanks and bone marrow simmered with an array of wholesome ingredients, such as cabbage or pechay(bok choy), potatoes, ginger,...
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings, Pritong Manok
Everybody loves crispy, fried chicken wings, who wouldn't anyway? This recipe is quick and simple to make, but what we need is to ensure that the end result is a deliciously flavored, succulent fried chicken wings that everyone can enjoy. Fried Chicken recipes are a...
Pork Embutido, Filipino Meatloaf
The Embutido is the Filipino take on the classic meatloaf recipe. In a traditional meatloaf, ground meat is combined with various spices, shaped into a loaf-like form, wrapped in aluminum foil and baked at a specific temperature until cooked through. However, the...
Homemade Pinoy Mac & Cheese
Indulge in the Delights of Janis's Home-Baked Pinoy Mac & Cheese and experience the comforting taste of a classic dish with a Filipino twist: Janis's Home-Baked Pinoy Mac & Cheese. This delectable cheesy macaroni pasta features slightly crispy edges, a rich...
Garlic-Fried Pork Adobo
Miles's Garlic-Fried Adobo has that flavorful twist on a classic Filipino dish. Her a take on the beloved Filipino Pork Adobo is unique and a succulent-tasting recipe. As Mark's wife, a renowned family cook himself, Miles has honed her culinary skills and developed...
Visayan Chicken Humba Recipe
Millie's Chicken Humba is a delightful Visayan twist on a traditional Filipino dish. Experience the rich flavors of Visayan cuisine with Millie's unique take on the classic Humba recipe. Traditionally a pork belly dish, Millie's version features tender chicken...
Igado, Higado Recipe, Pork Liver Dish
Igado, also known as Higado in Tagalog, is a popular Filipino delicacy that involves sautéing and stewing a combination of pork or beef liver and other internal pork organs in vinegar, soy sauce, and an array of spices. Originally introduced by the llocanos from the...
Chicken Afritada, Chicken Goulash
A casual meal served for lunch and dinner. Aftritada is an everyday meal sold in local Filipino carenderias and street vendors. This Filipino Chicken Goulash recipe involves sautéing of braised meat with onions, garlic and tomatoes, then simmered with several types of...
Mel’s Authentic Bicol Express Recipe
An authentic spicy pepper dish, originally invented by Bicolanos, Bicol Express is prepared in lavish amount of chili peppers and pork belly cubes... stewed in coconut milk and psices. This deliciously hot Bicol recipe is named after the railway train operating from...
Oven-Fried Liempo, Chicharon Adobo
Pinakupsan, also known as Chicharrones, is a popular Filipino dish that's similar to Lechon Kawali and Crispy Pata. It's a deep-fried pork belly dish that's crispy on the outside but soft and juicy on the inside. Janis has put her own twist on this classic dish by...
Delicious Arroz Caldo
Arroz Caldo is a dish originating from the Spanish recipe, Arroz Caldoso, a rice dish simmered in broth. The Filipino version is a rice porridge with sticky sweet rice, chicken, and flavorful toppings. The dish is easy to prepare and can be made in large batches,...