Sautéed Pork Adobo with Garlic and Vinegar Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A classic Filipino stew featuring tender pork simmered in a tangy mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, creating a savory and slightly sour dish. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 115 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, soy sauce, white vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 6 crushed garlic cloves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 3 bay leaves. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade) and brown pork cubes for 5-6 minutes until edges are lightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: Pour reserved marinade and 1 cup water into the pot with pork. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until pork is tender.
4. Step 4: Remove lid and increase heat to medium-high. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats the pork.
5. Step 5: Season with salt to taste. Serve hot over cooked white rice.