Pork Adobo from the Philippines
Pork Adobo from the Philippines features tender pork simmered in a tangy-salty sauce balanced with a hint of sweetness, perfumed by garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. Ketchup rounds out the vinegar and soy, while green beans add freshness and crunch. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for casual gatherings, especially served over jasmine rice.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork Adobo from the Philippines, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.72 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 33
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, and bay leaves in a large saucepan.
- 2
Add the cubed pork and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the pork is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
- 4
Stir from time to time.
- 5
If using the green beans, add them during the final half hour of cooking.
- Calories 332.97 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 46.45 g Good Source 93%
- Carbohydrate 14.54 g 5%
- Total Fat 8.0 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.61 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 117.5 mg High 39%
- Sodium 2470.42 mg High 107%
- Dietary Fiber 2.42 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 6.02 g --
- Added Sugars 4.33 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 42.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 947.57 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 49.42 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 10.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pork Adobo from the Philippines is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Beans, and Ketchup. Each serving provides about 332.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork Adobo from the Philippines?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pork Adobo from the Philippines made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Beans, Ketchup, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Pork Adobo from the Philippines?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pork Adobo from the Philippines?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork Adobo from the Philippines easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pork Adobo from the Philippines healthy?
- Pork Adobo from the Philippines has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 332.97 calories and 46.45 g of protein, or 93% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2470.42 mg (107% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.61 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.33 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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