Tangy and Tender One-Pot Pork Adobo Recipe

Pork adobo is the heart and soul of the Philippines. This hearty and tender stew is a favourite in all Filipino households, and has grown in popularity globally. You’ll enjoy succulent pork belly stewed in a flavourful mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic—a combination that has won the hearts of many. Create this Filipino national dish with our pork adobo recipe.

Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Filipino

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 30ml of vegetable oil
• 900g of pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 60ml of white vinegar
• 80ml of low sodium soy sauce
• 6 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 4g of black peppercorns
• 8g of sugar
• 475ml of water

Equipment

• 1 pot

Directions

• In a pot, add oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the pork and sear until it is browned on all sides.
• Add the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, sugar, and water and bring it to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with the lid and let it simmer for an hour.
• Remove the lid and continue simmering for another 30 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens to the desired consistency.
• Ladle into a bowl or over a bowl of plain steamed rice and serve!

Cooking tips for a perfect stew

If you want to perfect this pork adobo recipe, here are some tips to get the perfect tender stew.

• When preparing the pork shoulder, cut them into a uniform size for even cooking.
• Either use a wide pan or cook the pork shoulder in batches. This way, you’ll sear the meat beautifully on all sides without crowding the pot.
• To cook off the strong vinegar flavour, let it boil uncovered without stirring before adding the soy sauce and water.
• Potatoes and hard-boiled eggs are great extra ingredients to toss into your stew for more servings.

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