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Classic Pork Adobo: The Ultimate Filipino Comfort Food

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork belly or pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp sugar optional, for a slight sweetness
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Marinate the Pork

  1. In a bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, and half of the minced garlic. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
    raw pork belly cubes

Sear the Pork

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the remaining garlic and onions until fragrant. Add the marinated pork (reserve the marinade) and sear until lightly browned.

Simmer with Flavor

  1. Pour in the reserved marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil without stirring for about 5 minutes to allow the vinegar to mellow.
    seared pork belly cubes simmering in a rich, dark sauce

Slow Cook

  1. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally and add water if necessary.

Season and Serve

  1. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar if needed. Serve hot over a bed of steamed rice.