Pork Adobo

Ingredients

• 1½ lb pork belly
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 6 clove garlic
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 cup steamed rice (optional)

Steps

1. Cut pork belly into 1.5-inch cubes. Mince garlic.
2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine pork belly, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
4. Remove the lid and increase heat to medium. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
5. If desired, you can brown the pork: remove pork from the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a separate pan, and sear the pork pieces until lightly browned. Return pork to the sauce.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice.