Pork Adobo
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Pork Adobo
Description
Pork Adobo combines seared pork shoulder with a cooking liquid of cane vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, black peppercorns, and sugar. The initial browning adds texture and depth, while the low simmer tenderizes the pork and infuses it with the acidic and savory marinade. The recipe calls for a two-stage cooking process, first simmering covered, then uncovered to reduce the sauce to a glaze-like consistency, highlighting the balance of sour, salty, and sweet flavors.
This dish is commonly served hot over steamed rice to soak up the intensely flavored sauce. The pork’s tenderness and well-seasoned sauce create a hearty meal that highlights Filipino cooking traditions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
- 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into large chunks, boneless or pork butt
- ¼ cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a medium dutch oven or pot over medium high heat, add the oil and sear the pork until browned on all sides.
- Add the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns (tied in cheese cloth if desired), sugar, and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove the cover and continue simmering for another 30 minutes to reduce the sauce. Serve over rice!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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