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Pork Adobo with Potato

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15 minsPrep
1hr 10 minsCook
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Pork Adobo is a warm, comforting Filipino dish that’s bursting with rich flavours. Tender chunks of pork are slow-cooked in a savoury blend of soy sauce, tangy vinegar, and aromatic garlic, with a touch of sweetness to balance the flavours.

The potatoes soak up the sauce, making each bite satisfying and hearty. Serve with white rice and enjoy as a filling and delicious dinner. This version is great for beginners, so even if it's your first time making adobo, don't hesitate to give it a go.

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Jamie Crosbie
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Ingredients 12

6 serves
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To Cook Pork Adobo

1 tbsp rice bran oil

6 cloves garlic, crushed

1 onion, sliced

1 tsp black peppercorns, whole

8 bay leaves

1 kg pork belly, diced into 1-inch pieces

150 ml soy sauce

50 g brown sugar

50 ml rice vinegar, plus more to taste

250 ml water, plus more if needed

2 potatoes, cut into small cubes

To Cook Rice

400 ml water

400 g jasmine rice

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Nutritionper serving
Calories1025 kcal
Fat86g
Carbohydrates39g
Protein20g
Fiber2g
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients in this recipe. It isn't a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

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To Cook Pork Adobo

Step 1

Heat in a simmering pot on medium-low heat, add and to saute for 1-2 minutes until very lightly browned.

Step 2

Add , and to fry to catch the brown colour for 3-5 minutes (adjust the heat to maintain the medium heat in the pot)

Step 3

Add , , and , bring back to the boil on low heat, with the lid on.

Step 4

Once it comes to the boil, continue simmering for 45 minutes or until the is tender. Taste, adding more if needed.

Step 5

Add and cook for another 15-20 minutes or until the potato are tender. Feel free to add more to make sure the final dish contains enough sauce.

To Cook Rice

Step 6

Meanwhile cook the . Bring the to boil in a small pot, add the jasmine rice and bring back to the boil. Cover with a lid, lower the heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside until ready to use.

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Songkran Fa-A-Loon's tips

When browning the pork, briefly increase the heat to help it develop a nice colour. Once browned, lower the heat to medium or low to keep the meat tender and juicy. Since the dish relies on its flavourful sauce, you can add a splash of water if it gets too thick.

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Super yum, and the pork belly came out super tender which was so divine. Will make again but would potentially add some chilli oil to it for a bit of heat beyond the black pepper kick!
Super yum, and the pork belly came out super tender which was so divine. Will make again but would potentially add some chilli oil to it for a bit of heat beyond the black pepper kick!
Never cooked adobo before but the flavours were amazing!! My spuds were very chunky so needed longer to cook than the 20 mins but was a delicious dish 😊
Never cooked adobo before but the flavours were amazing!! My spuds were very chunky so needed longer to cook than the 20 mins but was a delicious dish 😊
My first time making pork adobo and it was delicious! I’m used to the skin of pork being crispy for a roast, so I was worried it would be tough, but it was completely perfect. Definitely going to make this again. It also reheated well for leftovers.
My first time making pork adobo and it was delicious! I’m used to the skin of pork being crispy for a roast, so I was worried it would be tough, but it was completely perfect. 
Definitely going to make this again. It also reheated well for leftovers.
This dish surprised me . Never had it before . Very tasty and easy to prepare . Just the thing for a cold winters night . Could possibly thicken sauce a little .
This dish surprised me . Never had it before .  Very tasty and easy to prepare . Just the thing for a cold winters night . Could possibly thicken sauce a little .
Really enjoyed cooking pork belly for the first time at home! The sauce was absolutely delicious with lovely hits of pepper and I am excited to cook again with different protein. Used sesame oil and apple cider vinegar as ingredient swaps since that’s what I had on hand. My potato needed longer than 20 minutes to soften and I ended up separating the meat and potato for a bit to ensure the pork didn’t overcook. Next time I’d probably add some carrot too and add the veg a bit sooner to find the right cooking time for my stove/pan. Also in retrospect I should have followed the tips more carefully regarding browning the pork for step 3, however the meat was still lovely and tender. Overall a beautiful saucy dish and great intro to pork belly.
Really enjoyed cooking pork belly for the first time at home! The sauce was absolutely delicious with lovely hits of pepper and I am excited to cook again with different protein. Used sesame oil and apple cider vinegar as ingredient swaps since that’s what I had on hand.

My potato needed longer than 20 minutes to soften and I ended up separating the meat and potato for a bit to ensure the pork didn’t overcook. Next time I’d probably add some carrot too and add the veg a bit sooner to find the right cooking time for my stove/pan. Also in retrospect I should have followed the tips more carefully regarding browning the pork for step 3, however the meat was still lovely and tender. Overall a beautiful saucy dish and great intro to pork belly.