Pork Adobo - Ilocano Style

I learned this recipe from my mother, who is from Cagayan (near Tugegarao in northern Luzon). I never had a written recipe until now. It’s all about the vinegar:shoyu ratio! I like mine more on the vinegar-y side.

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Step 1

1. Slice pork into chunks - 1.5”-2” cubes - & put into a big mixing bowl.s

Step 2

2. Pour Datu Puti Vinegar and soy sauce over pork.

Step 3

3. Add 1 tsp ground black pepper over pork mix.

Step 4

4. Mix well (hand mix is the best!) & set aside

Step 5

5. Mince garlic.

Step 6

6. Heat cooking oil in large sauté pan (or Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.

Step 7

7. Once oil is warm, sauté minced garlic until fragrant.

Step 8

8. Pour pork mix in sauté pan.

Step 9

9. Mix & stir in pan.

Step 10

10. Add 1 tsp ground black pepper over pork and mix.

Step 11

11. Add bay leaves and carefully mix (to avoid breaking up bay leaves).

Step 12

12. Bring to a boil.

Step 13

13. Cover and Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours.

Step 14

14. Uncover and stir occasionally for 2-3 minutes. Most of the marinade is evaporated and most of the fat is rendered to make a nice “sauce” to pour over your rice. ENJOY!