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!
Arroz Caldo w/ Cornish Hen Chicken
Arroz Caldo, a traditional Filipino rice porridge recipe, is a hearty and comforting dish typically eaten for breakfast but can also be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Made with abundant ginger and chicken, the dish is garnished with toasted garlic, chopped scallions,...
Filipino Chicken Egg Rolls, Lumpia
Lumpia, a culinary gem from the Philippines, has become a global sensation and is often referred to as the Filipino Eggrolls. This dish is not just about the crispy outer layer but also the medley of flavors tucked inside. When we speak of Filipino Lumpia, it...
Inihaw na Manok sa Tuhog
Inihaw or Barbecued meat is a street food sold in almost every street corners in the Philippines. It could be pork, chicken or beef, marinated in citrus juice or vinegar and spices. The meat barbecue is then grilled until tender and juicy to taste. The best tasting...
Kalderetang Baboy, Pork Caldereta
Renowned across the Philippines, Caldereta, or Kaldereta, is a well-loved meat stew that has become a culinary symbol of Filipino gastronomy. Initially, this heartwarming dish was concocted using goat meat and liver paste, a combination that lent the Caldereta its...
Yummy Pork Sinigang, Pork Sour Soup
There are many ways to make Pork Sinigang or Pork Sour Soup, and using different vegetable ingredients is one of them. If you are trying to eat healthily, you can use less fatty cuts of pork, such as riblets, in your Sinigang recipe. Millie, for example, has created...
Oven-fresh, Ground Pork Empanada
Empanada – a popular dish found across Southern European, Latin American, and Philippine cuisine. This delicious treat is crafted by encasing a selection of fillings within a specially prepared dough. Typically, empanadas are filled with a chosen meat, such as ground...