Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe

Name: Filipino Pork Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes; 2 large onions, chopped; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 bay leaves; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup chicken stock; ⅔ cup white vinegar; ½ cup soy sauce

Servings: persons

1
In a large, deep pot, heat half the oil over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking.
2
Add pork, in two or three batches, and cook, turning to brown all sides, adding more oil if needed between batches.
3
Transfer to a plate.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and add any remaining oil to pot.
5
Add onions and cook, stirring often, until very soft and golden brown, about 8 minutes.
6
Add garlic, bay leaves, paprika, turmeric and pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Pour in stock, vinegar and soy sauce.
8
Increase heat to -medium-high and bring to a simmer, scraping up bits stuck to pot.
9
Return pork and any accumulated juices to pot.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until fork tender.
11
About 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
12
Uncover, increase heat to medium and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
13
Discard bay leaves.
14
Season to taste with salt.

1063

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 . 5 inch cubes, 2 large onions, chopped, 8 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Filipino Pork Adobo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Filipino Pork Adobo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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