Grilled Pork Adobo with Vinegar and Soy Reduction

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A Filipino-inspired grilled pork dish featuring the classic adobo flavors of vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, reduced into a savory glaze. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 115 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 320 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: 75 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, crushed black peppercorns
2 whole bay leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns, 2 whole bay leaves, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Add 1 lb pork shoulder cubes and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear pork cubes for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
Step 3: Pour the reserved marinade and 1/2 cup water into the skillet with pork. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until pork is tender and sauce has thickened to a glaze that coats the pork.
Step 4: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Thread pork cubes onto skewers and grill for 3-4 minutes per side, basting with the reduced sauce until edges are slightly charred and caramelized. Serve hot.