Apologies for the late post, but Happy New Year everyone! 🎉 2026 is officially underway, and like many others, I’m setting new goals for the year ahead.
To kick off 2026’s first recipe, I’m sharing a true Filipino classic: Pork Adobo 🥳. Often regarded as the unofficial national dish of the Philippines, Filipino Pork Adobo is known for its tender pork chunks simmered in a rich blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and a touch of sugar.
This authentic Filipino Pork Adobo recipe delivers the perfect balance of salty, sour, and subtly sweet flavors, resulting in a dish with deep, mahogany-colored sauce. Comforting and versatile, Pork Adobo is enjoyed on any occasion, making it one of the most beloved Filipino comfort foods.
Recipe credit – I was inspired by Sarah Leung @TheWoksofLifefamily! &
@jujumaoeats.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Ingredients
- 1.5kgs of pork belly
- 10 cloves garlic (Minced)
- 1 onion (Chopped)
- 800 ml pork broth
- 200 ml soy sauce
- 100 ml white vinegar or cane vinegar
- 3 long green chillies
- 1 tbsp black kampot pepper
- 35 g brown sugar (Adjust to sweetness)
Steps
1
Dice the pork belly into square pieces.
2
In a pot over medium high heat, add in oil. Sear the meat until golden brown.
3
Add the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, kampot pepper and sugar. Then, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours. (Optional) If serving with eggs, add in the soft-boiled egg into the pot to soak up the flavours.
4
Plate the meat along with rice, along with the egg on the side & enjoy!
Comments
One response to “Classic Filipino Pork Adobo Recipe”
Yummm. 🤤