How to Make Pork and Chicken Adobo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pork and Chicken Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish that is loved for its rich and savory flavors. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations and remains a favorite in Filipino households and beyond. The dish is known for its tender and juicy meat, and its distinctive sweet, salty, and tangy sauce.

The word "adobo" comes from the Spanish word meaning "marinade" or "sauce," and the dish is a reflection of the culinary influence of Spanish colonization in the Philip...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
  • 2 bay leaves, torn
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place pork and chicken into a stock pot. Rub with crushed garlic and torn bay leaf, season lightly with pepper, and coat with vinegar and soy sauce. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Bring meat and marinating liquid to a boil in a cast iron casserole or Dutch oven. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until meat is tender, about 30 minutes. If necessary, add water to prevent sauce from drying out.
  • Strain liquid from meat and set aside; discard bay leaves. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork and chicken on all sides; reduce heat and stir in remaining 2 cloves of smashed garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour in reserved cooking liquid, and continue simmering until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    551 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 2214mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 49g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 655mg