A sweet-savory adobo that tenderizes pork belly in pineapple juice and stock before finishing it with condensed milk and peanut butter.
1 hour 30 minutes · Serves 6
Ingredients for Adobo Dulce
1 kg pork belly, cut into large cubes
1 large carrot, diced
2 small potatoes, diced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 whole head garlic, minced
3 tbsp margarine
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup chicken stock
3 tbsp condensed milk
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp vinegar, optional for extra tang
Soy sauce, quantity not specified in source
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How to cook Adobo Dulce
1.Melt the margarine in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant, then add the tomato and cook until soft.
2.Add the pork belly and stir until the edges are lightly golden and the fat begins to render.
3.Pour in the soy sauce, pineapple juice, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently for about 45 minutes or until the pork is tender.
4.Add the potatoes and carrot. Continue simmering for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
5.Mix in the peanut butter and condensed milk until the sauce is glossy and slightly creamy. For more tang, add the vinegar and boil uncovered for 5 more minutes.
6.Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with rice.
