Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce Recipe

Experience the rich, savory depth of authentic Filipino Adobo! This recipe uses pork belly, simmered in a tangy blend of vinegar, soy sauce, and aromatic spices until incredibly tender. The resulting dish is bursting with umami flavor, perfectly balanced sweet and sour notes, and a glistening, flavorful sauce that you'll want to savor with every bite. Easy to follow instructions guide you to adobo perfection!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 324.3 kcal

Protein 40g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce

Pork Shoulder
1 cup cane vinegar (or your preferred vinegar)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
6 cloves garlic, minced
Bay Leaf
Pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for added depth)
Water
2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or canola)

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How to Make Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce

In a large bowl, combine the pork belly, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaves, peppercorns, garlic, salt, and brown sugar (if using). Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or preferably longer (up to 4 hours in the refrigerator).
Transfer the marinated pork and marinade to a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily pierced with a fork. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the pork is tender, remove the pork from the pot using a slotted spoon and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid.
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the pork to the skillet and brown on all sides for even coloring and a delightful crispiness. This step is optional but recommended.
Remove the browned pork and set aside. Pour off any excess oil from the skillet, leaving behind the browned bits.
Add the reserved cooking liquid to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to create a richer sauce.
Return the browned pork to the skillet, coating it evenly with the flavorful sauce.
Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy your delicious, authentic Adobo!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

Fat

38g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce?

Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce?

Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce has approximately 324.3 calories per serving, with about 40 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce?

The key ingredients for Traditional Adobo Pork In Vinegar And Soy Sauce are Pork Shoulder, Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Salt, Garlic, Bay Leaf. See the full list with measurements above.