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Filipino Pork Adobo

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A cozy, easy one-pot Filipino pork adobo recipe that balances tangy vinegar, salty soy sauce, and tender pork for a deeply satisfying comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (120 ml)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar (120 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
  • Optional: chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse the pork shoulder chunks under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pork with minced garlic, soy sauce, and half of the sliced onions. Toss well to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the fridge. (15 minutes minimum if short on time.)
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade for later. Brown pork pieces on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side, working in batches if needed.
  4. Lower heat to medium. In the same pot, add remaining onions and sauté until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  5. Return browned pork to the pot. Pour in reserved marinade, vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar. Do not stir once vinegar is added. Bring mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally but gently. Pork should be fork-tender and sauce slightly thickened. Add water if sauce reduces too much.
  7. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more soy sauce or sugar. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve hot over steamed white rice.

Notes

Do not stir immediately after adding vinegar to avoid bitterness. Brown pork well for richer flavor. Marinate at least 30 minutes for best taste. Add water during simmering if sauce reduces too much. For a caramelized finish, simmer sauce uncovered after pork is tender and then toss pork back in.

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