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Pork Adobo

Pork Adobo is a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet dish. Pork Adobo originated in the Philippines and involves simmering meat in a vinegar, soy sauce and garlic
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Sarah

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)
  • 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or pork butt (cut into large chunks)
  • ¼ cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
  • ⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 cups water
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Instructions

  • In a medium dutch oven or pot over medium high heat, add the oil and sear the pork until browned on all sides.
  • Add the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns (tied in cheese cloth if desired), sugar, and water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the cover and continue simmering for another 30 minutes to reduce the sauce. Serve over rice!

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1.5mg