Pinoy Pork Adobo Recipe

Name: Pinoy Pork Adobo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound pork belly, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons groundnut oil, divided; 4 cloves garlic, diced; 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped; 1 red chile pepper, chopped, or more to taste; 12 whole black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 3 bay leaves, or more to taste; 1 pinch cumin seeds, or to taste; 1/2 apple, diced; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 (3.5 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped; 1 cup sparkling lemonade; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 cube chicken bouillon

Servings: persons

1/2 pound pork belly, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons groundnut oil, divided
4 cloves garlic, diced
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
1 red chile pepper, chopped, or more to taste
12 whole black peppercorns
2 teaspoons brown sugar
3 bay leaves, or more to taste
1 pinch cumin seeds, or to taste
1/2 apple, diced
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 medium red onion, roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 (3.5 ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
1 cup sparkling lemonade
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cube chicken bouillon

1
Combine pork belly and pork loin in a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon groundnut oil to coat. Add garlic, ginger, red chile, peppercorns, brown sugar, bay leaves, and cumin. Mix in diced apple, cider vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir to coat the pork. Marinate in the fridge, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
2
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the pan and sprinkle in salt and pepper. Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Fry until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the pork and marinade; cook until pork starts to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in lemonade, cornstarch, and bouillon; sauce should cover the pork and vegetables.
3
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is reduced and pork is tender but still slightly pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter 10 minutes before pork is finished cooking. Discard bay leaves before serving.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound pork belly, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons groundnut oil, divided, 4 cloves garlic, diced, and more.

Yes, Pinoy Pork Adobo falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pinoy Pork Adobo

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Variations & substitutions

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