Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe
Filipino Pork Adobo is a classic dish of pork braised in a tangy, savory sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns. It's incredibly flavorful and perfect with steamed rice.
Servings: 6
Cost: $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into cubes
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 12 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven or heavy bottomed, deep skillet over medium high heat.
- Season the pork on both sides with the salt.
- Place the pork in the pot, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Flip the pork pieces over and cook until golden brown, an additional 4-5 minutes. Transfer the pork to a platter and repeat with the remaining pork.
- Add the onion and cook until slightly softened. Add the garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns to the pot and cook until the garlic turns a light golden color, approximately 20-30 seconds.
- Stir in the soy sauce and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits at the bottom of the pot.
- Add the vinegar. Increase to high heat and bring to a boil.
- Return the pork to the pot and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours leaving the lid slightly ajar. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 10-20 minutes..
- Serve with rice or, for best results, store the pork in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.
Notes
If you want to make your Filipino Adobo more saucy, you can add 1 cup chicken stock or beef stock after you add the vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 3965mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg