Filipino Adobo Recipe - Pork Adobo Pork Stewed in Vinegar, Soy Sauce and Garlic

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This Filipino adobo recipe takes you to the rustic, quintessential Filipino comfort food.

Ingredients
• 2 pounds pork, cut in 1" cubes
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 head garlic, minced
• 1 pc. bay leaf(laurel leaf)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6-8 pcs. whole peppercorns
• 1/2 water
• 1/4 cup cooking oil, for sauteing

Procedure
1. Mix the pork, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaf, half the garlic and onion and peppercorns in a pot. Bring to a boil and DO NOT STIR.
2. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until pork is tender. Add the water at this stage if it's drying out before the meat gets tender.
3. Saute the remaining garlic and onion of a separate pan, then add the meat without the sauce.
4. Stir for 2-3 minutes, then add the sauce. You can take out the bay leaf at this stage. Bring to a boil.
5. The Pork Adobo is ready to serve with rice.