Years ago, we talked about how the classic Filipino favorite dish, Adobo, actually comes in different versions. If you have not read it yet, then let us lead you here. From that article, we tackled how the star of an Adobo can actually differ – it could be of veggies, seafood, chicken, pork, among others. That said, today, we are going to walk you through probably one of the most cooked Adobo version, the Pork Adobo.

Adobo may now be known as more of a dish, but after reading more about it, Adobo turned out to be actually a cooking technique which means to marinate. Don’t get us wrong, it is both a dish that is well-loved here in the Philippines, but really it is also a cooking technique that was said to have originated before refrigeration was a thing. It was a way to not only bring flavor to food, but also to preserve it by cooking it in vinegar and salt.

Anyway, as we are here to not only talk about, but also cook Adobo the dish, particularly Pork Adobo, let’s focus on that, shall we? All right, so what about Pork Adobo? Well, for one thing Filipinos have totally owned Adobo, so to say. It is a widely popular dish here in the Philippines that is achieved by simmering meat, in this case pork, in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic; resulting in a rich feast of flavors that is salty and tangy which is totally a hit among the Filipino palate.

Indeed, Pork Adobo is a crowd favorite as its savoriness and tanginess just meshes well together with another Filipino go-to, rice. This pairing is really one that could be considered as a top tier hence Filipinos’ love for this dish is incomparable. Believe it or not, Pork Adobo is not only achieved by how we said beforehand, because you can also add some onions into it. If you even want to make it a play between sweet, savory, and tangy, then we suggest you add some sugar into the mix – you are going to love it, believe us! Besides that, other people also want their Adobo milky, hence do not be surprised if you see an Adobo recipe that has coconut milk, also known as gata; like our Chicken Adobo sa Gata Recipe!

What did we tell you? Adobo comes in many forms and versions. Wondering why? Well, Philippines is made up of many islands and these islands have different ways of doing things and the people in them also have various preferences, hence the existence of a vast array of Adobo dishes; but hey, if you don’t know what Adobo to have today, then why don’t you try our Pork Adobo first? We promise you, you are going to finish and delight in this one in no time!