Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the pork in soy sauce and garlic for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the pork until browned on all sides.
- Add the vinegar, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
- Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium, and continue simmering until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt to taste.
- Serve the pork adobo over steamed rice with a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
