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Pork Adobo

Filipino Pork Adobo

Filipino pork adobo combines tender pork belly, savory-sweet sauce, and the dependable performance of the Victoria Signature Cast Iron Dutch Oven for a dish that’s as satisfying to make as it is to eat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Calories: 7493kcal
Author: Dad

Ingredients

  • 3 LBS Pork belly skin off, cut into chunks
  • Avocado oil
  • 10 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Knob Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Black Pepper Corns
  • 1 Cup Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Soy sauce
  • 1 Cup Coca-Cola
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 3 Bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce added near the end

Instructions

Prepare the Pork:

  • Cut pork belly into uniform chunks for even cooking.

Sear the Meat:

  • Heat a small amount of high-heat oil in the Victoria Signature Cast Iron Dutch Oven over medium heat for about 5 minutes until smoking.
  • Sear pork in batches to get a nice golden-brown color on all sides. Remove browned pork and set aside.
  • Turn off the heat.

Build the Base:

  • Add garlic, ginger, and black pepper to the pot and stir.
  • Turn heat back to medium-low and toast the aromatics until fragrant.

Add Liquids & Seasoning:

  • Return pork to the pot.
  • Add vinegar, soy sauce, and Coca-Cola.
  • Add brown sugar and bay leaves, stirring well to combine.
  • Ensure liquid nearly covers the pork.

Cook & Tenderize:

  • Make a cartouche (parchment paper circle with a hole in the middle) and place it over the pork.
  • Cover with the Dutch oven lid.
  • Simmer until pork is super tender — about 2 hours in the transcript.

Finish the Sauce:

  • Remove cartouche and add oyster sauce and stir.
  • Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

Adjust Flavoring and Serve:

  • Taste the adobo and adjust the flavors. If you think it is too salty, add water, if you want for salt add soy sauce and if you want "tang" add some vinegar. Serve pork adobo over white rice with plenty of sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 7493kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 155g | Fat: 722g | Saturated Fat: 263g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 77g | Monounsaturated Fat: 336g | Cholesterol: 980mg | Sodium: 13915mg | Potassium: 3320mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 15mg
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