Filipino Food - Pork Adobo Recipe (Quick and Easy)

Hi, it's Raymund again and I hope that all of you are having a great day! In this post, I'll share our own Pork Adobo recipe that is slightly different from the traditional version. 

 The primary difference is that our version of Adobo is much more soupy, much like our version of Paksiw na Pata. Our version also has a lot of garlic in it than normal. We also put in a lot of sugar to make it sweeter. I like soupy food, and this salty, sour, sweet, and garlicky version of Adobo is what we came up with.

 Traditionally, Adobo is any meat cooked in the holy trinity of Filipino food: soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Some versions add onions to it while others even add coconut milk. There is also a version called "White Adobo," which uses fish sauce to replace soy sauce.

 Adobo is quite simple to prepare and is the go-to meal of Filipinos in need of a quick bite. Not only does Adobo taste great, it also has a long storage life, which makes it a perfect dish for the masses. Personally, this is one of my favorite dishes because of its similarity to Paksiw na Pata. 

 Here is our version of Pork Adobo:
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Pork Adobo Recipe (for 4 to 5 persons)

 Ingredients

  • 1 kilo pork meat (preferably the belly)
  • 6 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup of vinegar
  • 2 cups of water
  • 2 tablespoons whole black pepper corns
  • 4 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 5 pieces dried bay leaves

(Note: Some versions put oil and salt in the dish. We don't because we find the natural oils of the pork to be enough, while the quantity of the soy sauce provides all the saltiness the dish needs.) 

 Directions

  • Put the water, soy sauce, and vinegar in a large sauce pan over high heat. Add the garlic, pepper corns, brown sugar, and dried bay leaves. 
  • Add the pork meat and bring everything to a boil.
  • Bring to low heat once boiling. Continue to cook for another 30 to 45 minutes depending on how tender you want the meat to be.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
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