Name: Paprika and Coriander Classic Filipino Pork Sisig
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 500 g pork cheeks; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp calamansi juice; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp coriander powder

A smoky and earthy variation with paprika and coriander for a warm, complex flavor.

Method

Before marinating the pork, mix in the paprika and coriander powder into the marinade.
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, calamansi juice, vinegar, black pepper, and garlic. Add pork cheeks and marinate for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook pork cheeks until crispy and golden.
In a separate pan, sauté green onions and cilantro. Add cooked pork and toss to combine.
Serve warm, optionally with rice or tortillas.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.