Said to be a dish that is an acquired taste, Pork Igado is another Filipino dish, hailed from Northern Luzon, that has us staying seated on the table, enjoying round after round after round. People have dubbed it as an acquired taste as its defining ingredient is pig liver alongside kidney, heart, innards, and tenderloin; but liver is really the one that is mostly used.
This Filipino spiced pork liver dish is also known as Higado by many. Higado is a Spanish word that actually translates to liver which makes sense as to why this dish is called what it is. As we have mentioned, Pork Igado is primarily made with pork liver, tenderloin, and other innards. However, this dish is also made delicious by greens such as green peas and bell peppers! Yummy, right?

Alongside that, Pork Igado is not only tasty, but also, it is nutritious because organ meats are higher in nutrients compared to muscle parts. Plus, liver is actually a superfood as it is a great source of a variance of vitamins such as A, D, E, Folic Acid, and even minerals like Copper and Iron. Such an impressive food choice, right? No doubt, you will be able to give your body a powerhouse of nutritional benefits all thanks to Pork Igado, being its main ingredient is liver!
On top of that, you will not only be able to benefit from it being nutritious, but also, you will be able get it at a fraction of a cost than most meat cuts. Yes, you are right! Pork Igado is a budget-friendly, nutritious, and delicious dish! What more can you ask for? What more do you want? With Pork Igado, you will have on your table a hearty and flavorful dish that would have you reaching for more rice and ending your day with a wide smile on your face and a satisfied round full belly.

Follow our recipe down below to see how you can easily make this in your kitchen! Our recipe video is also available for you to watch.
Marinate pork meat and pork liver with calamansi juice, soy sauce, salt and black pepper. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Sear red and green bellpepper, potatoes and carrots.
Saute; garlic and onion. Then, add pork meat and pork liver. Mix well.
Add laurel leaves, fish sauce, vinegar, liver spread and the marinade mixture from marinating pork meat and pork liver.
Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
Add annato oil, green peas, carrots, potatoes, red and green bellpepper. Mix well.
Serve hot in a bowl and enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Marinate pork meat and pork liver with calamansi juice, soy sauce, salt and black pepper. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.
Sear red and green bellpepper, potatoes and carrots.
Saute; garlic and onion. Then, add pork meat and pork liver. Mix well.
Add laurel leaves, fish sauce, vinegar, liver spread and the marinade mixture from marinating pork meat and pork liver.
Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
Add annato oil, green peas, carrots, potatoes, red and green bellpepper. Mix well.
Serve hot in a bowl and enjoy!
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