Low Fat Adobo Pork

Discover the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with this flavorful Low Fat Adobo Pork recipe. Crafted with lean pork tenderloin and a tangy, umami-rich marinade of low-sodium soy sauce, white vinegar, and aromatic spices, this lighter take on the classic Filipino dish delivers maximum flavor with minimal fat. The tender pork is slowly simmered to soak up the bold flavors, while a touch of cornstarch adds a silky thickness to the sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, this dish comes together in just over an hour and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables. Garnished with fresh scallions for a vibrant finish, this low-fat adobo pork is your go-to recipe for balancing wholesome ingredients with mouthwatering taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean pork tenderloin
• 60 ml soy sauce (low sodium)
• 60 ml white vinegar
• 120 ml water
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any visible fat from the pork tenderloin and cut the meat into bite-sized cubes.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, water, minced garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and brown sugar. Stir to mix.

Step 3

Place the pork pieces into a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the pork. Seal or cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for best results.

Step 4

Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated pork pieces, leaving the marinade aside, and sear them until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour the reserved marinade into the pan with the pork and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

While the pork is simmering, mix the cornstarch with a little cold water to form a slurry.

Step 8

After 30 minutes of simmering, add the cornstarch slurry to the pan and mix well. This will thicken the sauce slightly.

Step 9

Continue to cook uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has reached the desired consistency.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaves and transfer the adobo pork to a serving dish.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving. Enjoy your low fat adobo pork with steamed rice or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(795.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	966.5

Total Fat 31.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 310mg	0%
Sodium 2300.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 135.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91.7mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2694.9mg	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: 31.2%

Protein: 59.0%

Carbs: 9.8%