Garlic Vinegar Pork Adobo
A traditional Filipino dish featuring tender pork belly simmered in a tangy vinegar and garlic sauce, finished with a sweet-savory glaze that complements steamed rice perfectly. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs Pork belly, Garlic, White vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 belly
- 8 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup White vinegar
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs pork belly cubes and sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 8 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until pork is tender.
- Step 5: Uncover and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally until it coats the back of a spoon.
