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Pork Adobo with Sprite and Oyster Sauce

Name: Pork Adobo with Sprite and Oyster Sauce
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: ~2-2.5 lb pork; ~6-8 cloves garlic; ~½ cup vinegar; 1 can Sprite; ~½ cup soy sauce; ~1 tbsp peppercorns; ~2-3 bay leaves; ~3 tbsp oyster sauce

An elevated Filipino classic, this pork adobo combines Sprite and oyster sauce to create a tender, glossy, and deeply flavorful dish. The lemon-lime soda naturally tenderizes the meat while adding subtle caramelized sweetness, while oyster sauce provides rich umami depth. Serve generously with steamed rice for the ultimate Pinoy comfort meal.

Adapted from a video by Kawaling Pinoy

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Ingredients

porkpork belly, hock, or shoulder works well; cubed~2-2.5 lbest.
garlicminced or sliced, generous amount~6-8 clovesest.
vinegar~½ cupest.
Sprite1 can
soy sauce~½ cupest.
peppercorns~1 tbspest.
bay leaves~2-3est.
oyster saucegenerous dollop~3 tbspest.

Steps

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1
Sear the pork cubes in a hot pan until browned and rendered of fat.
2
Add the garlic and toast lightly until fragrant.
3
Pour in the vinegar, cover, and simmer for a few minutes without stirring to cook off the acidity.
4
Add the can of Sprite, which acts as a natural tenderizer and infuses subtle sweetness. Simmer for a few minutes to let it infuse into the meat.
5
Add the soy sauce, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat.
6
Stir in a generous dollop of oyster sauce for umami and richness. Cover and simmer until the pork is fork-tender.
7
Check occasionally and add a splash of water if the liquid is drying out before the meat is fully cooked.
8
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
9
Serve as is for a saucier dish, or simmer uncovered for a few more minutes until the oil begins to separate for a drier consistency.
10
Serve over steamed rice for the ultimate Pinoy comfort food.

Pork Adobo with Sprite and Oyster Sauce

Ingredients

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