Bicol Express

Method

1. In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and chili until fragrant. Add pork and cook until browned.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, coconut milk, shrimp paste, soy sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour until pork is tender and sauce is thickened.
4. Serve hot with steamed rice.
5. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.