Pork Adobo
Adobo is a staple of Filipino cuisine, featuring marinated meat cooked in a blend of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. Its simplicity and adaptability have led to diverse regional variations. Beyond its delicious taste, adobo symbolizes Filipino culture, blending indigenous techniques with colonial influences. This dish embodies Filipino values of resourcefulness and community, evoking memories of gatherings and a sense of belonging. Adobo's significance showcases food's ability to unite people through shared culinary experiences.
Ingredients
- 5 Cloves garlic
- 1 kg Pork Shoulder
- 1 whole red onion or white
- 1/2 tsp Whole peppercorn
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1/2 Cup vinegar
Instructions
- Cut the pork meat according to the desired size keep in mind the larger the size the longer time to cookWash properly with running water
- Marinate the pork by adding the following ingredients, soy sauce, whole peppercorn, bay leaves, and oyster sauce, if desired Some chopped garlic could be added, and then a cup of waterCover and let it sit for 2 hours
- In a skillet brown the garlic with low heat and frequently stirring to avoid uneven color and lumping then set asideThis will be used for toppings
- On the same skillet begin browning the pork on a batch basis flipping every 2 to 3 minutes, Continue this method until finished then scrape the pork to the side of the skillet and saute the garlic and onions, pour all the marinade stir, and add a cup of water, Cover and let simmer Frequently mix to properly cook the meat Check for tenderness every 15 minutes and add water if the meat is still toughOnce satisfied with the pork tenderness add the chili oil or chili flakes and continue to reduce the sauce Add the freshly cracked black pepper and a little salt to taste then add the brown garlic (optional )
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