How to Cook Adobong Baboy

🍲 How to Cook Adobong Baboy

🧼 Clean and cut 1kg pork belly (liempo) into bite-sized chunks. 🧄 Peel and crush 1 head of garlic. 🥣 In a bowl, mix pork, 1/2 cup soy sauce, crushed garlic, 1 tsp peppercorns, and 3 bay leaves. 🕒 Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor). 🔥 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, then sauté the marinated pork (save marinade). 🔁 Brown the pork on all sides (about 5–7 minutes). 💧 Pour in the remaining marinade, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 1/2 to 1 cup water. 🔥 Bring to a boil **without stirring**, let the vinegar cook off for 3–5 minutes. 🔁 After boiling, **stir** and cover. Let simmer on low heat for 35–45 minutes or until pork is tender. 🍬 (Optional) Add 1 tbsp brown sugar to balance flavor. 🧂 Taste and season with salt if needed. Simmer for 5 more minutes uncovered to thicken the sauce. 🍚 Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy!