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Macro-Friendly Filipino Pork Shoulder Adobo

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Filipino
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A lighter take on the classic Filipino adobo, this dish features tender braised pork shoulder served over rice, with steamed broccoli and jammy eggs for a well-rounded, protein-packed meal.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into chunks
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  2. Add pork shoulder and brown on all sides.
  3. Pour in soy sauce, vinegar, water, bay leaves, peppercorns, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until pork is tender and sauce has thickened.
  5. Meanwhile, place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 7 minutes. Transfer to ice water, peel, and slice in half.
  6. Serve the adobo pork over rice, with steamed broccoli and halved jammy eggs.

Notes

  • Adjust soy sauce and vinegar ratio to taste for a more or less tangy profile.
  • Pork can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Great for meal prep; portion into containers with rice, broccoli, and eggs.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 460 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 38 g
  • Cholesterol: 240 mg