asian adobo or humba

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork cut into large cubes. (may also use boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs large cubed or beef large cubed if preferred)
• 1/2 cup olive oil or conola oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce, dark
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup 7-up
• 3 - garlic cloves, smashed
• 3 - stick green onion
• 3 - bay leaves
• 3 - star anise
• 1 - white onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper