Pork Adobo

The delicious national dish of the Philippines
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Course: Mains, Pork
Cuisine: Philippines
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 548kcal
Author: MJF

Ingredients

  • 1 Kilo Pork Belly 2” cubes
  • ½ Cup Vinegar
  • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
  • 12 each Garlic Cloves halved lengthwise
  • 1 Tbspns Black Peppercorns
  • 2 each Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tbspn Vegetable Oil
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Tbspn Arrowroot

Instructions

  • Marinate the pork in the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns and bay leaves for 1 hour.
  • Drain and set the marinade aside.
  • Saute the pork until brown and add the brown sugar and garlic from the marinade.
  • Continue cooking, stirring until well caramelized.
  • Add the water and marinade and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer for approximately 1 hour until tender.
  • Dilute the arrowroot in a little water and add to the pork to thicken slightly.
  • Season to taste.
  • Serve with rice and hard boiled egg.

Spiciness can be adjusted to taste, according to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6516mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 6mg