Slow-Simmered Pork Adobo with Coconut Vinegar

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A tangy and savory Filipino pork stew slowly simmered in coconut vinegar and soy sauce for tender, flavorful meat. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 125 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, coconut vinegar, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 110 min Serves 6 Filipino cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 6 crushed garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Add 1 medium sliced white onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs pork shoulder cubes to the pot and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup coconut vinegar, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1 cup water. Stir in 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
  4. Step 4: Lower heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours or until pork is very tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.

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