Adobo-Inspired Braised Pork with Vinegar and Soy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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A tender, savory Filipino pork stew braised in a tangy blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black peppercorns. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, white vinegar, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
to taste salt
for serving steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pot, add 6 crushed garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Return the pork to the pot and pour in 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup soy sauce, followed by 1 cup water. Add 1 tsp black peppercorns, 3 bay leaves, and 1 tbsp brown sugar.
Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until pork is fork-tender.
Step 5: Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce. Season with salt to taste.
Step 6: Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice.