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Baked Binagoongan - Pork Cubes in Shrimp Paste with Coconut

This classic Filipino Baked Binagoongan- Pork Cubes in Shrimp Paste and Coconut is defined by the flavor of bagoong. This version is an easy-to -bake Binagoongan (say “bee- na- goh- o – ngang”). The usual version of this dish is pan-fried. But I get intimidated by a hot skillet with bits of meat jumping up and down the hot oil, flying off into the air if not properly done. So a baked pork casserole was the easier cooking route. I went a step further and added fresh tomatoes, vinegar, coconut cream and the result was a hearty, savory yet tender pork casserole. Serve this with rice and a sweet mango-tomato salad. This recipe was inspired by a fellow food blogger Gio of The Hungry Giant. Serves 4 to 6.
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 day 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Baked Pork Binagoongan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 11kcal
Author: Asian in America - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

  • Oven-proof baking casserole pan - 9 x 13 inches

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork belly or pork shoulder cut into 1 inch-sized cubes, fat trimmed
  • 1 whole red or white onion sliced
  • 8 teaspoons bagoong alamang shrimp paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper powder
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled, minced
  • 10 whole cherry tomatoes sliced, seeded
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut cream
  • for serving: boiled rice

Instructions

  • The day before: Marinate the pork shoulder cubes with the onions, bagoong (shrimp paste), pepper and garlic. Place in a glass bowl that’s non-reactive and cover with a plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day: Preheat the oven at 350 F degrees. Remove the plastic wrap cover. Add the tomatoes, vinegar and coconut cream. Blend ingredients well, but make sure the tomatoes and onions are on top.
  • Cover pork shoulder casserole with foil. Bake at 350 F degrees for one hour and 10 minutes. In the middle of baking, turn the pan halfway around for even cooking. Serve with rice and a mango-tomato salad on the side.
  • *Ingredient notes: Bagoong alamang is fermented shrimp paste. Find it bottled in Asian markets or online sources.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg