pork essentials:crispy adobo pork over garlic mash

40 Pinches 21 Photos
Wichita, KS
Updated on Jan 21, 2017

Adobo is the national dish of the Philippines, and I have seen it made with pork, chicken, and fish. While I am not trying to replicate an authentic adobo dish, it was the foundation for this recipe. When finished, the pork will be fork tender, and have an amazing rich flavor without being covered with an overpowering sauce. In my opinion, this dish is best served with some garlic mash potatoes. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 12 Hr
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE MARINADE
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, boneless, cut into large cubes
  • 1/2 cup white rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
  • 6 - 8 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
  • THE COOKING
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 cup chicken stock, not broth
  • 2 tablespoons lard, or grapeseed oil
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • - garlic mash potatoes
  • - fish sauce

How To Make pork essentials:crispy adobo pork over garlic mash

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    THE MARINADE
  • Step 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 4
    Combine the vinegar, tamari, garlic, and black pepper into a large bowl, or Ziploc bag.
  • Step 5
    Add the pork and toss.
  • Step 6
    Store in the refrigerator and marinate overnight, or a minimum of 12 hours.
  • Step 7
    THE COOKING
  • Step 8
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • Step 9
    Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat the oven to 250f (120c).
  • Step 10
    Place the pork, the marinade, chicken stock, and the water into an ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Step 11
    Place on the stovetop until the mixture comes up to a simmer.
  • Step 12
    Place in the preheated oven, and bake until the pork is tender, about 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • Step 13
    Strain the liquid through a sieve, and reserve the pork.
  • Step 14
    Return the liquid to the pot and boil over medium heat until it is reduced to about 1.5 cups, about 20 minutes.
  • Step 15
    Add the lard or grapeseed oil to a sauté pan, and turn the heat up to medium high.
  • Step 16
    Add the pork, and cook until it browns, and begins to crisp, about 8 – 10 minutes.
  • Step 17
    Chef’s Note: If you have a small pan, you may have to cook the pork in batches.
  • Step 18
    Return the pork to the pot, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Step 19
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 20
    Serve the pork over garlic mash potatoes and lightly drizzle some of the sauce over the top. For an extra flavor level, have some good fish sauce on the side. Enjoy.
  • Step 21
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

Discover More

Category: Pork
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Bake

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes