Recipes ~ Adobos ~

Now, this particular recipe is a staple in any Filipino household…there are many variations of making this dish that I made my own really. My grandmother taught me and my Mom taught me – and each were just slightly different from each other. You could say that I’ve taken my grandmother and mom’s made it my own. I’ve never use any measurements when I cook this and my son loves it every time I make it; usually, I would cook it the day before, somehow it tastes better the next day!

ADOBO – Chicken or Pork (both)

1 whole chicken cut to pieces or Pork cut in cubes
1 whole onions
1 whole garlic (this is per your preference – I love garlic!)
3 bay leaf
Olive Oil or Canola/Vegetable oil
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup soy sauce
salt n pepper
brown sugar – a pinch? – according to how sweet or tangy you like it

Optional:
mushrooms

Be sure to wash the chicken and rinse the pork.

In a large pot saute the onions and garlic’s together until onions clear, add the chicken or pork, salt n pepper cook until tender; add all the liquids and the sugar (this is according how sweet you want it) it should be a bit tangy; (You can add the mushrooms here or wait til almost at the end) Make sure that you have enough liquid that it covers the chicken or pork. Close lid to simmers for about an 25-30 min or up to 1 hr, or chicken or pork is cooked; the liquids (or what’s left of it) you can use it as a gravy.
Serve with rice and some vegetables.