Filipino

Pork Adobo

Name: Pork Adobo
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup cane or white vinegar; 8 cloves garlic, smashed; 4 dried bay leaves; 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns, lightly cracked; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 cup water

The quintessential Filipino braise of pork belly simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay, and peppercorns until glossy and tender.

70 minutes

Serves 5

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Soy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
In a bowl, combine the pork belly, soy sauce, smashed garlic, bay leaves, and cracked peppercorns, then marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes while you prep.

2
Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium-high, lift the pork from the marinade (reserve the liquid), and sear the cubes in batches for 4-5 minutes until deeply browned on at least two sides.
3
Return all the pork to the pot, pour in the reserved marinade and the water, and bring to a boil before lowering to a gentle simmer.
4
Cover and braise for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender.
5
Pour in the vinegar but do NOT stir for 2 minutes, letting it boil off its raw sharpness, then stir and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the sauce reduces to a glossy, slightly syrupy glaze that coats the meat.
6
Taste and adjust with a splash more soy if needed, then serve hot over steamed white rice with plenty of sauce spooned over.

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