Vegan Pork Adobo

Transform your dinner table with a hearty and flavor-packed twist on a Filipino classic—Vegan Pork Adobo. This plant-based version swaps traditional pork for tender shredded young jackfruit and earthy cremini mushrooms, masterfully mimicking the texture and richness of the original dish. Marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, coconut vinegar, and aromatic spices like bay leaves and black peppercorns, this vegan recipe delivers the bold, tangy-salty flavors adobo is known for, minus the meat. A touch of coconut sugar balances the sauce, which thickens beautifully as it simmers, creating the perfect glaze. Topped with a fresh sprinkle of green onions, this one-pot wonder is a comforting, fuss-free dinner ready in under an hour. Serve it piping hot with steamed rice to soak up all the irresistible goodness—proof that going plant-based doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned young jackfruit
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms
• 1 large onion
• 4 medium garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup coconut vinegar
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 stalks green onions
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned young jackfruit. Shred the jackfruit with your hands to mimic pulled pork pieces.

Step 2

Clean and slice the cremini mushrooms thinly.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the jackfruit and mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they begin to brown.

Step 7

Stir in the soy sauce, coconut vinegar, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, coconut sugar, and water.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.

Step 10

Chop the green onions into small pieces and use them as a garnish on the adobo before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or any side of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1455.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	744.7

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5307.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 28.5g	0%

Vitamin D 14IU	0%
Calcium 317.2mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 3319.1mg	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: 34.1%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 51.5%