Delicious Pork Adobo/Patatim: Easy Filipino Recipe for Home Cooking

Name: Delicious Pork Adobo/Patatim: Easy Filipino Recipe for Home Cooking
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 kilogram Pork shoulder or belly (cut into large chunks); 1 piece Medium onion (chopped); 5 cm piece Fresh ginger (sliced); 6 cloves Garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 cup Dark soy sauce; 1/4 cup Light soy sauce; 1/4 cup Cane vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 1 tablespoon Brown sugar; 2-3 pods Star anise pods; 1 can/bottle (330ml) Light beer; to taste pinch Salt; to taste pinch Freshly ground black pepper

Learn how to make a rich and flavorful pork dish, reminiscent of both Adobo and Patatim. This recipe focuses on browning pork to build deep flavors, then simmering it with aromatic spices, soy sauce, vinegar, and beer for a truly satisfying meal perfect for your home rotation.

#Filipino

#Pork

#Adobo

#Patatim

#Stew

#Savory

#Comfort Food

Searing Pork to Golden Perfection

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

1h 30m

Cook Time

1h 45m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Filipino

English

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

40g

Protein

25g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Sautéing Aromatic Vegetables

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pork Simmering in Rich Sauce

Instructions

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In a large pot, cook the pork chunks, turning occasionally, until the pork renders some of its own fat and is browned on all sides. This step is crucial for building flavor.
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In a large pot, cook the pork chunks, turning occasionally, until the pork renders some of its own fat and is browned on all sides. This step is crucial for building flavor.
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Ensure high heat for proper browning, don't overcrowd the pan.
2
Once the pork is browned, season it with salt and pepper. Make space in the pot for aromatics. In the same pot with the rendered pork fat, add the chopped onion, sliced ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
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Once the pork is browned, season it with salt and pepper. Make space in the pot for aromatics. In the same pot with the rendered pork fat, add the chopped onion, sliced ginger, and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
5m
Cook aromatics until translucent and fragrant, but avoid burning the garlic.

3
Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, star anise, and beer to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the pork is very tender.
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Add the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, star anise, and beer to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes, or until the pork is very tender.
1h 15m
Taste and adjust seasoning during simmering. For richer flavor, let it rest before serving.
4
Remove star anise pods before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Remove star anise pods before serving. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions for extra freshness.