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Lechon Belly Pork Adobo

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Lechon Belly Pork Adobo

Lechon belly makes a rich, peppery pork adobo with a reduced savory sauce.

1 hour 10 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Lechon Belly Pork Adobo

  • 1 1/2 lb lechon belly, sliced
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 5 to 6 dried bay leaves
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Lechon Belly Pork Adobo

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pot and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant, soft, and lightly browned.
  2. 2.Add lechon belly and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. 3.Add soy sauce, beef broth, peppercorns, and bay leaves; cover and simmer over low heat for 45 to 50 minutes.
  4. 4.Pour in vinegar and bring to a boil, then stir in sugar.
  5. 5.Cook uncovered until only a little sauce remains; keep it saucy rather than dry, then serve with rice.
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