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Quezon-Style Sinantomas (Cheesy Pineapple Pork Ribs)

Quezon-Style Sinantomas (Cheesy Pineapple Pork Ribs)

Sinantomas is a unique Quezon Province delicacy that transforms ordinary pork ribs into an irresistible sweet-savory dish by combining Filipino banana ketchup, fresh pineapple juice, and melted cheese - creating a flavor profile that perfectly captures the region's innovative approach to traditional kaldereta.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marination Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4
Calories 799 kcal
Difficulty Medium

Equipment

  • Large Marinating Bowl (Mangkok na malaki) For marinating the meat evenly
  • Heavy-bottom pan or Dutch oven (makapal na kawali) Ensures even heat distribution and prevents burning
  • Sharp knife [Matalas na kutsilyo] For cutting meat and vegetables
  • Wooden spoon (sandok na kahoy) To prevent scratching your cookware
  • Measuring cups and spoons (Panukat) For accurate measurements
  • Strainer [Salaan] For draining marinated meat
  • Kitchen thermometer (optional) To check meat doneness

Ingredients
 

For the Marinade

  • 2 pounds pork spare ribs Tadyang ng baboy, cut into 1½ inch pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple juice Katas ng pinya
  • ½ cup soy sauce Toyo
  • ¼ cup banana ketchup Banana catsup
  • 1 teaspoon salt Asin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Paminta

For Cooking

  • ¼ cup canola oil Mantika
  • 2 medium potatoes Patatas, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large onion Sibuyas, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic Bawang, peeled and minced
  • 1.5 - 2 cups water Tubig
  • 1 cup frozen green peas Gisantes, thawed
  • ½ cup shredded processed cheese Queso

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the pork ribs in pineapple juice, soy sauce, banana ketchup, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes. After marinating, remove the meat and save the marinade for later.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the potato pieces until they turn light brown, about 5-7 minutes. Take them out and set aside.
  • Remove most of the oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook the onions until they become clear, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute.
  • Add the marinated pork to the pan. Cook until it browns on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Pour in the saved marinade and water. Let it come to a boil, then lower the heat.
  • Remove any foam that forms on top. Cover and cook on low heat until the meat is tender, about 45-50 minutes. Check by poking with a fork – it should go through easily.
  • When the meat is tender, put the fried potatoes back in. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the green peas and slowly add the cheese while stirring. Keep cooking until the sauce gets a bit thick and all the cheese melts, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Taste and add more salt if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice. You can serve with a small bowl of vinegar on the side if you like.

Tips from Lola's Kitchen

  1. Choose ribs with good meat-to-fat ratio for best flavor
  2. Marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration
  3. Don't skip browning the meat - it develops better flavor
  4. Keep potatoes large so they don't disintegrate
  5. Add cheese gradually while stirring to prevent clumping
 

Nutrition

Calories: 799kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 39gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 1895mgPotassium: 716mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg
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