Description
The national dish of the Philipines, this Filipino recipe is a delicious pot of braised, tender chunks of pork in a savory, tangy, and garlicky sauce.
Ingredients
¼ cup white vinegar
⅓ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into medium-sized chunks
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cups water
Instructions
In a large ziplock bag, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, pork cubes, and chopped onion. Zip tightly and refrigerate. Marinate for at least one hour or up to 4 hours.
Drain the pork and onions and reserve the marinade.
In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, pour in the oil and allow to get hot. Add in the pork and onions and sear the pork until it is browned on all sides. This will take a bit of time, but you are building flavor. Allow any moisture to cook off and allow the pork to brown on the edges.
Add the reserved marinade to the pot, toss in the bay leaf, peppercorns, sugar, and the water.
Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour.
Remove the lid and continue to simmer for another hour to 1 ½ hours, reducing the sauce and allowing the edges of the meat to caramelize.
Serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 1/2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braise
- Cuisine: Filipino
Keywords: Filipino recipe, pork recipes, braised meats, dinner recipes, adobo recipes, international dinner recipes