Pork Adobo

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce has less salt.

vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Cut the pork into 6cm cubes.

Heat the oil in a large heavy-based pot on high heat and brown the pork on all sides in two batches, then remove.

Sauté the onion and garlic in the same pot.

Add the water, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, black peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot.

Return the pork to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and partially cover with a lid.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork is fork tender.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens