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Pork Adobo
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Pork Adobo

Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author Pam / Original by Salu Salo

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • ⅓ cup light soy sauce *Use 1/4 cup if you only have regular soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup water, more if needed
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

Instructions

  • Trim the excess fat from the pork then cut into large bite-sized pieces. Season with freshly cracked pepper, to taste. 
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven until shimmering.
  • Add the pork and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute, stirring often. 
  • Add the soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover.
  • Simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the meat is tender. Watch carefully, and don't the liquid dry out. Add water, 1/2 cup at a time if needed, until the meat is tender and the desired amount of sauce has been reached.
  • Stir in the honey or brown sugar. Serve over steamed rice. Enjoy!