Pork Adobo: The Filipino Classic Flavorite

Ah, adobo. The unofficial national dish of the Philippines! This beloved comfort food has been around for centuries and continues to be a favorite among Filipinos everywhere. Whether you’re eating it in a restaurant or cooking it at home, this savory stew is sure to delight your taste buds. So let’s explore why Filipino pork adobo is so delicious and how you can make it yourself.

The History of Filipino Pork Adobo

Adobo has been part of Philippine cuisine since before Spanish colonial rule began in the 16th century. It was originally made with chicken or pork marinated in vinegar and garlic, then cooked with bay leaves until tender and flavorful. Over time, regional variations emerged as different ingredients were added such as soy sauce, coconut milk, onions, lemongrass, ginger root and more!

The “Secret Sauce” is the Vinegar!

Filipino Pork Adobo is known for its savory and tangy flavor, and that’s thanks to the vinegar used in the cooking process. It serves as a marinade for the pork which gives it its signature taste. But don’t worry – you can adjust this ingredient to your own preference by adding more or less depending on how much of a kick you want your adobo to have. And if you’re looking for even deeper flavors, try using different types of vinegars such as apple cider or red wine to really add some complexity to your dish! So don’t forget about the power of vinegar when making adobo – it’s what makes this dish so special!

Filipino Adobo Joins Google’s Celebrations with Doodle!

It was an exciting day for Filipino cuisine when the renowned search engine giant, Google, Celebrating Filipino Adobo with its very own Doodle! This was a great way to recognize this beloved dish and share it with the world. The Doodle featured different ingredients used in making traditional Filipino Adobo such as soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, chicken, and vinegar. The Doodle also included steaming rice below the delicious adobo! With this delightful Doodle, Google showed us that Filipino adobo is not only an important part of Philippine culture but also has international appeal. So let’s give Google a huge thanks for this special tribute!

The Doodle celebrating Filipino Adobo was created by internationally recognized artist Anthony Irwin. For this special occasion, Anthony chose to depict a traditional Filipino kitchen prepared with ingredients and spices that are integral to the making of this unique dish. In his artwork, the viewer is invited to imagine themselves in the kitchen cooking up a delicious adobo as they take in picturesque landscapes out of the window.

So next time you’re enjoying some delicious adobo, take a moment to appreciate how far this dish has come – from being enjoyed by our ancestors centuries ago to now being featured on one of the world’s biggest platforms! No matter how you prepare it, Filipino adobo will always be a staple of Filipino cuisine – and now you can enjoy it with pride.

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Pork Adobo

5 from 1 vote

Course: MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

375

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This beloved comfort food has been around for centuries and continues to be a favorite among Filipinos everywhere. Whether you’re eating it in a restaurant or cooking it at home, this savory stew is sure to delight your taste buds. So let’s explore why Filipino pork adobo is so delicious and how you can make it yourself.

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Ingredients

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• 1 Kilo 1 Kilo Pork Belly (cut into 2-inch cubes)

• 1 Head 1 Head Garlic (peeled and smashed)

• 4 pcs 4 pcs Dried Bay Leaves

• 2 tsp 8.8 g Whole Black Pepper

• 1/2 cup 118.29 ml Soy Sauce

• 1 cup 236.59 ml Vinegar (I used red cane vinegar)

• 1 cup 236.59 ml Water

• 2 tbsp 29.57 ml Cooking Oil for frying

• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and whole black pepper. Mix thoroughly. Marinate the pork for at least 1 hour. (Note: the longer the duration, the better.)
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
• Add the marinated meat with garlic, and cook it, turning it once in a while, until the pork is lightly browned.
• Add the vinegar and let it boil for about 3 to 5 minutes, uncovered and without stirring.
• Pour the rest of the marinade and water into the bowl and stir to mix. For 5 minutes, bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the meat is soft enough to cut with a fork and the sauce has thickened.
  Salt and pepper can be added to taste.
• Serve hot with steaming white rice!

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Equipment

• Dr. Hows Twinkle Stove MiniGET IT
• Non-stick 24cm Copper Forged CasseroleGET IT
• Naturehike Stainless Wood Fork SpoonGET IT

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