Pork Adobo

February 19, 2014 / By Foodland

Pork Adobo

A hearty Filipino comfort food recipe that's become a local favorite here in Hawaii.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Pork
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients  

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pound pork butt, belly or shoulder, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces, pat dry
  • 0.5 cup distilled vinegar
  • 0.333333 cup water
  • 0.333333 cup shoyu
  • 0.5 head of garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1.5 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions 

  • In a thick gauge pot, heat to medium high. Add in the oil and brown the pork in batches.
  • When the meat is browned, combine with the rest of the ingredients in the pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  • Cover and then continue to simmer (approximately 40 minutes) until the meat is tender.
  • You may serve as is or slightly thicken the sauce with a little slurry of cornstarch and water.
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