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Adobo sa Gata

Adobo sa Gata

Adobo sa Gata with pork is a delicious twist on our classic Filipino dish! Braised in soy sauce, vinegar, coconut milk, and spices, the tender pork turns tasty and loaded with garlicky flavors you'll love with steamed rice.

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 0.5 tsp peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 cup vinegar
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 piece Thai chili peppers, stemmed and chopped
  • 0 salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pot on medium heat, combine pork, onions, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, water, vinegar and soy sauce. Get it boiling for about 5 minutes, skimming off foam that floats on top.

  2. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes or until meat is tender. Drain meat. Reserve the aromatics and 1 cup of the liquid.

  3. Put large pan on medium heat and warm up some oil. Add meat and aromatics and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.

  4. Add reserved liquid, coconut milk, and chili peppers.

  5. Lower heat, cover and Keep cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is completely cooked and sauce is reduced and thickened.

  6. Add salt to taste. Serve while hot.

  7. For a smoother sauce, cook at medium-low heat and do not allow the coconut milk to come to a rolling boil lest it curdles and separates.

  8. If the meat is getting too tender before the sauce has thickened and reduced to desired consistency, remove the lid and Keep cooking uncovered.