Authentic Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe

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

1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Mix well to dissolve the sugar.
2. 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.
3. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
4. Add the pork to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides. This will help enhance the flavor of the dish.
5. Pour the reserved marinade and water into the pot with the pork. Stir well and bring it to a boil.
6. 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.
7. Season with salt to taste. The sauce should be slightly thickened and the pork should be tender and flavorful.
8. Serve the Filipino Pork Adobo hot with steamed rice. Garnish with chopped spring onions or cilantro if desired.

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