Adobo-Spiced Filipino Pork Belly Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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Tender pork belly slow-cooked in a tangy and savory Filipino adobo sauce with garlic, soy, and vinegar for rich, layered flavors. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs pork belly, garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, 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: 75 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, cut into 1.5-inch cubes pork belly
6, crushed garlic cloves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1 cup water
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium, sliced white onion
2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
for serving steamed white rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs cubed pork belly, 6 crushed garlic cloves, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns, and 3 bay leaves. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium sliced white onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade) and add pork cubes to the pot. Sear pork on all sides until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
Step 4: Pour reserved marinade and 1 cup water into the pot with pork. Add 1 tbsp brown sugar and stir to dissolve.
Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until pork is tender and sauce has thickened slightly.
Step 6: Remove bay leaves and discard. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
Step 7: Serve hot over steamed white rice, garnished with 2 sliced green onions.