Slow-Simmered Pork Adobo with Vinegar and Bay Leaves

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A tender, tangy Filipino pork stew simmered slowly in a savory soy-vinegar marinade with aromatic bay leaves and garlic. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch chunks, soy sauce, 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.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 90 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
6 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tsp black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 6 smashed garlic cloves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 3 bay leaves. Marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Remove pork from marinade, reserving the liquid, and brown pork pieces for about 5 minutes until all sides develop a light golden crust.
Step 3: Pour the reserved marinade along with 1 cup water into the pot with the pork. Stir in 1 tbsp brown sugar and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes until pork is tender.
Step 4: Remove the lid and continue to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly. Season with salt to taste and serve hot with steamed rice.