Easy Filipino Pork Or Chicken Adobo

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   You may saute meat prior to making this dish but in this version it is not necessary. If sauteing, heat lard/oil in large frying pan. Add meat. Fry on medium to med/high heat until golden brown. Then follow instructions below --

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   Place meat (and bones) in large sauce pan.

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   Add just enough water to submerge all of meat & bones.

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   Bring to boil. As pan warms up, add vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf and desired amount of salt and pepper. (Remember soy sauce is already pretty salty.).

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   Simmer and cover for about 40 minutes. (or until chicken looks like it's starting to fall off the bone)Stir periodically.

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   IF ADDING POTATOES -- simmer for about 20 minutes add cubed potatoes, bring back to boil -- simmer for about 20 more minutes.

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   Remove bones prior to serving.

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   If sauce is not slightly thickened after 40 minutes, you may use corn starch to do the trick -- however it will lighten up the color of the sauce.

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   Serve over steamed Jasmine or Calrose rice (Jasmine is available in a brown rice).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.