Traditional Filipino Pork Adobo

A classic Filipino favourite, Pork Adobo is slow-cooked in soy, vinegar, garlic, and peppercorns for deep, savoury flavour and tender, aromatic pork.

Number of Servings: 8

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes minutes

Cooking Time: 6 Hours minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1.8kg Diced Pork Shoulder
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 6 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
  • Salt to taste

Method:

  1. Combine the pork shoulder, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, sugar, oyster sauce, and whole peppercorn in a bowl. Mix well. Let it stay for at least 30 minutes so that the pork can absorb the flavors.
  2. Transfer the contents of the bowl to a slow cooker or crock pot, then pour in the beef broth. Set the level to high, cover, and slow cook for 5 hours.
  3. Add the vinegar and salt. Continue to slow cook for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Transfer to a serving bowl.Serve. Share and enjoy!

Every Filipino household has their own version of Adobo, get creative and add your own flair!

Great served with rice, or noodles if you prefer.

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