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    Published: Jun 12, 2022 · Modified: Feb 25, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe

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    This Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe is the epitome of Filipino comfort food. It's flavorful, easy to make, and can feed a whole family affordably. If you're looking for something to make in the instant pot for dinner today, you've come to the right place.

    Looking for something lighter? Check out this Quick Chicken Mei Fun Recipe!

    Pork adobo served in a black serving dish.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    Pork Adobo is Filipino Comfort food at its finest. It's filled with comforting flavors and tender pork served over fluffy white rice...doesn't get any better! Plus, I used the Instant Pot for this particular recipe, making it an effortless weeknight dinner. If you love Filipino food, be sure to check out our Pancit Bihon recipe as well. You won't be disappointed! This Filipino dish is also great with potatoes if you want to add or switch it up.

    Needing an appetizer as well? Look no further than Dynamite Lumpia!

    Ingredients

    This super easy pork adobo recipe uses only four ingredients: pork shoulder, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. The result is tender meat that tastes amazing.

    Meat: I used a Pork Picnic roast for this Pork Adobo Recipe. It was just the right size and became exceptionally tender due to the marbling throughout. Slice it into large pieces, and you're good to go.

    Vegetables: The only vegetable I used in this recipe was an onion.

    Sauce: The sauce is the Adobo. You'll need garlic, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, white vinegar, black pepper, and bay leaves to make the sauce.

    Thickener: There are multiple ways to thicken sauces, gravy, and soups. I tend to go for instant potato flakes mainly for ease of use. However, you can thicken the Adobo sauce however you'd like.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Instant pot set to sauté for 13 minutes.

    Step 1: Set the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker to Sauté on high and heat a little olive oil.

    Onions, garlic, and pork searing and sautéing in an Instant Pot.

    Step 2: Add the garlic and onions, cooking until softened and fragrant.

    Now add the pieces of cubed pork browning on each side. Don't cook the pork all the way through; at this stage, you're just trying to sear the outside.

    Brown sugar being added to Pork in the pot of a pressure cooker.

    Step 3: Turn the instant pot off and stir in the dark brown sugar, ensuring that all of the pork is completely covered.

    Liquids being added to pork in an Instant pot.

    Step 4: Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.

    An Instant Pot set to pressure cook for fifteen minutes.

    Step 5: Secure the lid to the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Once the cooking is complete, allow for a ten-minute natural release and then release any remaining pressure.

    Potato flakes added to pork adobo as a thickener.

    Step 6: Turn the instant pot back to Sauté on high and stir in the potato flakes. Once the Pork Adobo has started to boil again, turn the Instant Pot to keep warm, replace the lid, and let it thicken for about 10 minutes.

    Serve the adobo over fluffy white rice, and enjoy.

    Expert Tips

    • If you're looking for an appetizer for this recipe, try this Easy Shimp Toast Recipe. Even though it's not remotely Filipino, it is a great appetizer to Asian-inspired dishes.
    • Coconut vinegar is traditional in Filipino pork adobo. However, rice vinegar works well, as does regular white vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
    • Searing the pork isn't a must. So, if you're in a hurry, that's the step you'll want to skip.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the main ingredient of adobo?

    There are two main ingredients in Filipino adobo which are vinegar and soy sauce.

    Why is my pork adobo tough?

    Pork adobo is tough because it is either being cooked at too high of a temperature or not being cooked for a long enough time. An easy way to get the perfect texture every time is by preparing your pork adobo in a pressure cooker.

    What vinegar is good for adobo?

    Rice vinegar is a very good option. However, white vinegar and apple cider vinegar will also work fine.

    How do you make pork soft and tender?

    To make pork soft and tender, it's best to either cook it low and slow or use a pressure cooker such as an Instant Pot. The most important part of the cooking process is to allow the fat to render and break the meat down.

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    📖 Recipe

    Instant Pot Filipino Pork Adobo Served with rice.

    Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe

    Pork Adobo is an easy Filipino dish made with pork cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and other spices and it is delicious!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Pressure Cooker, Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb Picnic Roast - cubed
    • 3 tablespoon Minced Garlic
    • 1 Yellow Onion - diced
    • ⅓ Cup Dark Brown Sugar
    • ½ Cup Soy Sauce
    • 1 Cup Vinegar
    • 2 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 4 Bay Leaves
    • ¼ Cup Instant Potato Flakes

    Instructions

    • Begin by setting the Instant Pot or Pressure cooker to Sauté on high and heat up a little olive oil.
    • Add the garlic and onions cooking until softened and fragrant.
    • Add the pieces of cubed pork browning on each side. Don't cook the pork all the way through, at this stage, you're just trying to sear the outside.
    • Turn the instant pot off and stir in the dark brown sugar ensuring that all of the pork is completely covered.
    • Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
    • Secure the lid to the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Once the cooking is complete allow for a ten-minute natural release and then release any remaining pressure.
    • Turn the instant pot back to Sauté on high and stir in the potato flakes. Once the Pork Adobo has started to boil again, turn the Instant Pot to keep warm, replace the lid and allow it to thicken for about 10 minutes.
    • Serve the adobo over fluffy white rice and enjoy.

    Video

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    Notes

    • If you're looking for an appetizer for this recipe, try this Easy Shimp Toast Recipe. Even though it's not remotely Filipino, it is a great appetizer to Asian-inspired dishes.
    • Coconut vinegar is traditional in Filipino pork adobo. However, rice vinegar works well, as does regular white vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
    • Searing the pork isn't a must. So, if you're in a hurry, that's the step you'll want to skip.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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