Igado - Pork and Calf Liver Cooked in Vinegar and Soy Sauce recipe

Igado - Pork and Calf Liver Cooked in Vinegar and Soy Sauce

by Eden Glory (@kurdapyaeiko)
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr 15min

Igado consists of pork and liver cut into small bite-size pieces and simmered in vinegar and soy sauce. The ingredients create a flavorful dish that's earthy, tangy, and slightly sweet. This food is usually served in the Ilocos regions. The name 'Igado' comes from the Spanish word 'higado,' which means...

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)
  • 2tbsp
    oil
  • 4clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4cup
    onions, chopped
  • 1/2cup
    carrots, julienned
  • 1/2cup
    green bell pepper, julienned
  • 3piece
    dried bay leaves
  • 2lb
    boneless porkchop, cut into strips
  • 1/4cup
    soy sauce
  • 1/4tsp
    salt
  • 1/4cup
    vinegar
  • 1/2tsp
    pepper
  • 1 1/2cup
    green peas
  • 1lb
    calf liver, cut into strips

For liver marinade

  • 1/2tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1tbsp
    vinegar

How to make Igado - Pork and Calf Liver Cooked in Vinegar and Soy Sauce

For marinating the liver

  1. Cut liver into strips or bite-size pieces and place in a bowl.

  2. Add vinegar and soy sauce.

  3. Mix gently and set aside.

For cooking Igado

  1. Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat.

  2. Add garlic and onions and sauté until onions are translucent.

  3. Add carrots, bell pepper, and bay leaves and sauté for 3 minutes.

  4. Add pork, mix occasionally until all sides are brown and juices come out from the meat.

  5. Add salt and pepper.

  6. Add vinegar and soy sauce, reduce heat to medium-low.

  7. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, mixing occasionally.

  8. Add green peas, mix and cover for 10 minutes.

  9. Add liver and cook for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.

Tips & Tricks

  1. The liver, when overcooked, is tough and chewy. This is why liver is added last to the cooking process.

  2. Marinating the liver in a little vinegar and soy sauce is optional but helps in reducing its gamey flavor.

  3. Adjust the vinegar according to taste.

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Recipe by

Eden Glory

(@kurdapyaeiko)

I grew up in the mountainous Cordilleran region, who loves to eat, explore and recreate recipes with available ingredients. I am a Teacher by profession and...