Saturday, December 23, 2006

Adobong Baboy

* 1 kilo pork picnic or side bacon belly (cut into bite-sized cubes)
* 1 cup white vinegar
* 1 head garlic (finely chopped) portioned into two
* 3 pcs. laurel (bay leaves)
* 1/2 cup soysauce
* 1 cup water
* 1 teaspoon peppercorn
* 3 tablespoons oil


1. In a deep skillet, brown pork in oil.
2. Add vinegar, soysauce, first portion of garlic, laurel, peppercorn and water.
3. Bring to a boil, lower the fire and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
4. When it gets too dry just add 1/2 cup of water.
5. Cover and let simmer until pork becomes tender.
6. In another pan, cook remaining garlic until golden-brown.
7. Add pork and pour the rest of the adobo sauce.
8. Serve hot.