Pork Adobo with Pineapple
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
428 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Pork Adobo with Pineapple
Description
This Pork Adobo recipe starts by searing cubed pork butt in oil until lightly browned to develop caramelized flavor. Onions and minced garlic are briefly cooked in the same pan before adding pineapple juice and vinegar to the pot and boiling uncovered, which helps mellow the acidity of the vinegar. Soy sauce and water follow, bringing depth and saltiness to the dish.
Simmering the pork covered for 40 to 50 minutes softens the meat until fork-tender with a thickened sauce. Right before serving, pineapple chunks are added and heated through, introducing fresh sweetness and contrasting texture to the savory stew.
The dish pairs well with steamed rice and showcases a balance of sour, salty, and sweet notes characteristic of Filipino adobo cooking.
Key steps include cutting meat into uniform sizes for even cooking and letting vinegar boil a few minutes without stirring before adding soy sauce to reduce harsh acidity.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 3 pounds pork butt cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 1 head garlic peeled and minced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add pork and cook until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
- Add pineapple juice and vinegar. Allow to boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut pork into evenly sized cubes to ensure uniform cooking.
- Sear the pork on medium-high heat until lightly browned to add depth of flavor through caramelization.
- Boil vinegar uncovered without stirring for several minutes before adding soy sauce to cook off the sharp acid taste.
- Add pineapple chunks near the end to preserve their texture and fresh sweetness.
- The dish is typically served hot alongside steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1232mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1026mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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