My Mom’s Pork Adobo

Out of everything my mom cooks, this, by far, is her go-to. I grew up on this. She still makes this almost every week. What makes her adobo special: she uses a 2:1 ratio of balsamic vinegar to soy sauce. The result is a sauce that is slightly sweet and thick. It’s so good. This tastes even better the next day. Watch how she tells me how to make her adobo on Instagram.

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My Mom's Pork Adobo

Author

Abby Ricarte

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of thick pork belly, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce
• Handful of garlic cloves, peeled
• Handful of whole peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• Generous pinch of kosher salt

Preparation

1. In a large pot on medium high heat, add all ingredients.
2. Add enough water to cover the top of the pork.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
4. Simmer for at least 1.5 hours or until pork is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
5. Easy peasy! Enjoy with rice!