Pork Adobo
HB-3124 · Hand-built original · Filipino
Pork Adobo is a Filipino main.
FilipinoMain2 hr 10 minServes 4357 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free
Main ingredient: pork
Pairs well with: applesauce, roasted sweet potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, braised cabbage
Servings:4quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- (2 lb) pork shoulder, skinless, cut into 2 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, plus 2 tsp for the pineapple
- 1 large onion, halved and cut into wedges
- 8 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 Tbsp (packed) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 5 bay leaves
- 6 pineapple rings, each cut into 8 pieces, or 2 cups fresh pineapple pieces
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- Steamed jasmine rice, to serve
Method
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Brown the pork in batches until well colored on several sides, then set aside.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Return the pork with the water, both soy sauces, vinegar, brown sugar, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer without stirring for the first few minutes after adding the vinegar.
- Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour. Uncover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes more until the pork is very tender and the sauce has reduced and turned glossy.
- Meanwhile fry the pineapple in 2 tsp oil over high heat until caramelized at the edges. Stir it through the adobo for the final 5 minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes, discard the bay leaves, scatter with green onion, and serve over jasmine rice with plenty of sauce.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 120 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
357 kcalCalories
28 gProtein
25 gCarbs
16 gFat
2 gFibre
20 gSugars
1502 mgSodium
82 mgCholesterol
1 servingServing