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Filipino Pork Adobo

This savory, umami Filipino dish will simply 'wow' your taste buds!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Marinate the pork in soy sauce and garlic for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the pork until browned on all sides.
  3. Add the vinegar, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  4. Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium, and continue simmering until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt to taste.
  5. Serve the pork adobo over steamed rice with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition Information

Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1190mg (50%) Potassium 546mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 19IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1190mg 50%
Potassium 546mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 19IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.