Servings
Font
Back
4.0 from 663 votes

Pork Adobo

Filipino Adobo made with pork belly is a delicious medley of salty and savory you'll love with steamed rice. It's easy to make, hearty, tasty, and sure to be a dinner favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1256 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a bowl, combine pork, onions, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for about 30 minutes.
  2. In a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add meat mixture and cook, turning occasionally, until pork is lightly browned.
  3. Add vinegar and allow to boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes. 
  4. Add soy sauce and water and stir to combine. Allow to a boil for another 3 to 5 minutes. 
  5. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cook off the strong vinegar flavor by allowing it to boil uncovered and without stirring for a good few minutes before adding the soy sauce and water.
  • If you want to season the dish with more salt than called for in the recipe, I suggest adding it during the last few minutes of cooking to correctly gauge taste. The flavor of the dish will concentrate as the sauce reduces.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1256kcal (63%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 123g (189%) Saturated Fat 44g (220%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 2280mg (95%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 4.9mg (5%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1256

% Daily Value*

Calories 1256kcal 63%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 123g 189%
Saturated Fat 44g 220%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 2280mg 95%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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