Pork Adobo

Pork belly braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves until tender, then reduced to a glossy glaze. A classic Filipino staple.

Estimated cost: ₱80–₱90

Prep 20 min · Total 65 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 480 kcal · 17 g protein · 0 g carbs · 45 g fat

Ingredients

• 150g, cut into chunks Pork belly (liempo)
• 1 tsp Cooking oil
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp White vinegar
• 5 cloves, smashed Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Whole black peppercorns
• 2 pcs Bay leaves

Steps

1. Marinate pork with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves for at least 20 minutes.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Uncover and simmer 10–15 minutes more until the sauce reduces and turns glossy.
4. Heat oil in a small pan and sear the pork pieces for 1–2 minutes per side until edges brown.
5. Return glaze over the pork and serve hot.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).