Filipino Pork Adobo – Gids’ Recipe
Tender pork belly braised in a rich, tangy, and savory sauce. A comforting Filipino classic best paired with steamed or garlic fried rice. Ingredients Pork & Aromatics: * 2 lbs pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces (I used meat from eat.campogrande ) * ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced * 6–8 cloves garlic, crushed or minced * 2–3 bay leaves * 2–3 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste) * Kosher salt, for seasoning Adobo Sauce: * 100 ml white vinegar * 75 ml water * 50 ml soy sauce * 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional, for deeper color) * 3–4 tsp brown sugar Instructions 1. Thinly slice the onion and crush the garlic. Set aside. 2. Season one side of the pork with kosher salt. In a pan over medium heat, sear pork until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same pan, sauté onions for 1 minute. Add garlic and a pinch of salt; cook for another minute. 4. Return the pork to the pan. Deglaze with 75 ml water, scraping up the brown bits. 5. Add vinegar,...