Sticky Pork Adobo
Tender pork thighs braised in a salty-tangy-sweet sauce of soy, vinegar, and garlic—Filipino comfort in 20 minutes. Serve over rice.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder or thighs, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 whole bay leaves
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 2
Add pork in a single layer. Sear 3 minutes per side without stirring until golden brown on the edges.
- 3
Pour soy sauce, vinegar, and 0.5 cup water into the pan. Add garlic, brown sugar, bay leaves, and black pepper.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes until pork is tender and sauce thickens.
- 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Remove bay leaves.
- 6
Serve over steamed rice with extra sauce spooned on top.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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