Learn how to make the best Filipino Pork Adobo with this traditional recipe. Tender chunks of pork cooked in a flavorful sauce made with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. This dish is a classic Filipino favorite, with a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. Serve it with steamed rice and enjoy a taste of the Philippines.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.
- Add the pork belly chunks to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator for a fuller flavor.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
- Add the pork to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides. This will help enhance the flavor of the dish.
- Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pot with the pork. Stir well and bring it to a boil.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.
- Season with salt to taste. The sauce should be slightly thickened and the pork should be tender and flavorful.
- Serve the Filipino Pork Adobo hot with steamed rice. Garnish with chopped spring onions or cilantro if desired.
