Pork Adobo

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Pork Adobo is a Filipino dish that marinates in seasoned vinegar than is cooked and served over top of rice.

Pork is one of those meats that we don’t eat all that often because my husband isn’t all that fond of it.   Usually I try to make an Asian dish because the flavors work well with the pork and we both end up enjoying it.

I have also successfully made several Mexican pork dishes that we enjoy but for the most part we go with grilled pork loin or Asian pork dishes.

Our current favorite is Sesame Crusted Pork in a sweet and sour sauce.  Double Crunch Pork Chops is another Asian dish that gets the pork nice and crispy. When we do make Mexican food Pork Fajitas are high on our list.

So while looking for a new pork dish I came across Pork Adobo.   It’s the national dish of the Philippines and I was totally willing to give it a try.

What is Pork Adobo?

Pork Adobo is a classic Filipino dish known for its savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors. It is made by simmering pork in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns. This method of cooking infuses it with bold flavors.

It sounded good but it was literally just a recipe for pork.  I knew I was going to have to add in some vegetables to make it a full meal.

What vegetables can I use in this dish?

You can use whatever vegetables you think would pair well with the pork.   I didn’t add my vegetables to the adobo marinade, I sauteed them separately then poured the seasoned vinegar over top of them once they were on the plate.  I used broccoli, bell peppers, and onions but you can use any vegetables with this pork.

This recipe calls for 12 cloves of garlic.  I love garlic but did not have that many cloves on hand so I ended up using 6 cloves of garlic and one large shallot.  I figured it would add a lot of flavor to the vinegar base.

Another thing to note is that I used two types of vinegar but you can use just one.  I like the sweetness of the rice vinegar versus the sour flavor of the white vinegar.

Ingredients:

• boneless pork loin cut into pieces (you can use any boneless cut of pork that is cut into 2 inch pieces)
• rice vinegar (I like using rice vinegar to give the dish a bit of sweetness)
• white or red wine vinegar (adds an acidic, sour flavor)
• soy sauce (adds a bit of saltiness and umami flavor)
• black pepper
• garlic cloves (you can use all 12 garlic cloves or use six garlic cloves and one large shallot)
• rice (I prefer jasmine rice but you can use your favorite type)
• sauteed vegetables (I used broccoli, bell pepper, and onions but you can use your favorite veggies)

To make the pork combine the pork pieces, both types of vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, and shallot.   Mix well so that the pork is covered.   Cover the container and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

Pour the pork mixture and all of the liquid along with 2 cups of water in a large sauce pan.   Heat over medium high heat and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. 

Place rice on plates and top with sauteed vegetables and pork.  Pour the vinegar sauce over top.

This dish is so flavorful.   I really thought that there wouldn’t be a whole lot of flavor because there aren’t many ingredients.  It turns out that this pork was full of flavor and we loved it!

The vinegar also makes the pork so tender and delicious.  It’s perfect served over top of rice along with vegetables.

What side dish can you serve with Pork Adobo?

A traditional side dish would be pickled papaya.  You can also serve it with slices of fresh tomatoes or cucumbers.  Some people even eat hard boiled eggs soaked in the adobo sauce.

Pork Adobo

Pork Adobo is a Philippine dish that marinates in seasoned vinegar than is cooked and served over top of rice.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Marinating in the Refrigerator4: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Author: Hezzi-D

Equipment

• 1 large sauce pan

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb. boneless pork loin cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/4 c. rice vinegar
• 1/4 c. white vinegar
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 6 garlic cloves minced
• 1 large shallot minced
• 4 c. rice
• 2 c. sauteed vegetables

Instructions

• In a large bowl combine the pork, both types of vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic, and shallot. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• Pour the pork mixture, along with 2 cups water, in a large sauce pan. Heat over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve pork and vegetables over rice. Top with more adobo sauce.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Saveur Magazine