Chicken and Pork Adobo/The Healthy Way/Filipino Home Cooking

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola oil is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken and pork in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns for at least 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add marinated meat (reserve marinade) and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove meat and set aside; add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Return the meat to the pot and pour in the reserved marinade and water.

Add sugar, stir to combine, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

If desired, add red chili for heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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