Garlic-Infused Pork Adobo with Mango Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender pork shoulder braised in a savory soy-vinegar sauce with aromatic garlic, served with a sweet-tart mango salsa that balances the dish's richness. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, soy sauce, white vinegar 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 6 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup mango
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until pork is tender.
2. Step 2: While pork simmers, in a small bowl mix 1 cup diced mango, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sugar; set aside to meld flavors.
3. Step 3: Remove pork from pot and set aside. Strain cooking liquid into a clean pot, discarding solids, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat for 10 minutes until sauce reduces to 1/2 cup and thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Return pork to reduced sauce and stir to coat, then serve hot topped with mango salsa.