Adobo Pork

Savor the bold, comforting flavors of Adobo Pork, a classic Filipino dish that's both tangy and savory with a touch of sweetness. This traditional recipe features tender cubes of pork shoulder simmered to perfection in a rich marinade of soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic, and aromatic bay leaves. Enhanced with whole peppercorns and a hint of brown sugar, the dish boasts a delicate balance of robust flavors. The meat is first seared to lock in its juices, then slowly braised until melt-in-your-mouth tender, resulting in a luscious sauce perfect for spooning over steamed rice. Simple yet deeply satisfying, this Adobo Pork recipe is ideal for a hearty weeknight dinner or a flavor-forward addition to your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 6 cloves garlic
• 3 pieces bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, water, minced garlic, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns. Add the pork pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes or, for best results, overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Once marinated, remove the pork from the marinade and set the marinade aside for later use.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Add the pork pieces to the pot and sear them until they are browned on all sides. Do this in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot.

Step 6

Once all the pork is browned, return it to the pot and pour the reserved marinade over the meat.

Step 7

Add the brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the pork is tender and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar to taste.

Step 10

Serve the adobo pork hot over steamed white rice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1466.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2348.3

Total Fat 133.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 6447.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 226.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 349.3mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3898.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 40.4%

Carbs: 6.0%