Slow-Simmered Pork Adobo with Soy and Vinegar

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A classic Filipino pork stew featuring tender pork belly slowly simmered in a tangy soy sauce and vinegar mixture with garlic and bay leaves. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs pork belly, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 450 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-high heat. Add 2 pounds of pork belly cubes and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes until golden and the edges start to crisp.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 crushed garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1 cup water. Stir in 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Step 4: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes to reduce the sauce further. Season with salt to taste and discard bay leaves before serving.

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