Pork Sinigang (Pork Sour Soup) with Lemon

1 medium onion, cut into quarters

2 2 medium tomatoes, cut into quarters

2 qts water

2 lbs pork buto-buto ( ribs, neck, shoulder, pork belly or etc.)

2 cups green beans, ends trimmed

1 large eggplant, cut diagonally

1 medium daikon radish (aka. labanos), sliced

1 bunch spinach

1 large chili or banana pepper, cut in half

½ cup lemon juice, no seeds (roughly 4 medium lemons)

Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

In a large pot, add the water and onion in high heat. Bring to a boil.

Add the tomatoes and the pork, bring to a boil and then lower the heat to medium-low.

Simmer for 45 minutes, until the pork is tender. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the size of the pork.

Add the radish, cook for a minute or 2.

Add the eggplant and green beans, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add the chili, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Turn off the heat. Add the spinach.

Serve warm.