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Pork Adobo with Oyster Sauce
Adobong Baboy with Oyster Sauce is a delicious medley of sweet and savory flavors you'll love with steamed rice. It's so easy to make and sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 cup palm vinegar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, add the pork belly and cook, turning as needed, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until browned and begins to render fat.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and water. Bring to a boil, skimming any scum that floats on top.
- Add bay leaves and peppercorns.
- Lower heat, cover, and cook until meat is fork-tender and liquid is reduced.
- Add oyster sauce and continue to cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season with salt if needed. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Cut the meat in uniform size to ensure even cooking. To make slicing easier, freeze the pork belly for about 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly firm.
- Browning the meat adds depth of flavor. Pat the pork dry to ensure a good sear. Do not overcrowd the pan and use a wide pan or cook in batches as necessary.
- The recipe uses palm vinegar (Filipino brand); if you're substituting white distilled, which has a stronger taste, you might need to adjust the amount. To cook off the vinegar taste, allow it to boil, uncovered and without stirring, for a good few minutes before adding the soy sauce and water.
- As the flavors of the dish will concentrate as the sauce reduces, season with salt if needed at the end of cook time to accurately gauge taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1222kcal
(61%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
120g
(185%)
Saturated Fat
44g
(220%)
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
1285mg
(54%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
23IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1222kcal | 61% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 120g | 185% |
| Saturated Fat | 44g | 220% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1285mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.