How To Make Adobo (The Best Filipino Recipe) - Video

Ingredients

1 kg pork belly (or shoulder), cut into chunks

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup vinegar

1 onion, chopped (optional but delicious)

1 whole garlic (10–12 cloves), crushed

2 bay leaves

1 tsp whole peppercorns

1 tbsp brown sugar (optional for balance)

1 cup water

2 tbsp cooking oil

???? Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate (Optional but recommended)

In a bowl, combine:

pork

soy sauce

garlic

peppercorns

Marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

2️⃣ Sear the Pork

Heat oil in a pot or pan.

Add the pork and brown it on all sides for deeper flavor.
Add onions and cook until soft.

3️⃣ Add the Magic

Pour in:

vinegar

bay leaves

sugar (if using)

water

Do NOT stir yet — let the vinegar boil first for 2 minutes to avoid a raw taste.

Then stir.

4️⃣ Simmer Until Tender

Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour
until the pork is tender and the sauce is reduced.

You can simmer longer if you want it softer and saucy.

5️⃣ Adjust & Serve

Taste and adjust:

more soy for salt

more vinegar for tang

more sugar for balance

Serve with hot steamed rice.