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Filipino-style pineapple and pork adobo recipe
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Adobo dishes in Filipino cuisine involve marinating the meat, in this case pork shoulder, in a vinegar-based sauce for juicier, more tender meat. Pineapple adds a sweet, sharp acidity that complements the saltiness of the pork, you'll love this. See method
Ingredients
- 2 x 700g packs pork shoulder steaks, cut into 3cm chunks
- 150ml rice vinegar
- 100ml light reduced-salt soy sauce
- 10 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 12 bay leaves
- 8 bird’s-eye chillies, halved lengthways
- 2 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 large pineapple (about 1.2kg), peeled, cored and cut into 3cm chunks
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 spring onions, thinly sliced, to serve
- rice, to serve (optional)
If you don't have any spring onions, try using white onions or leeks and adjust the amount accordingly
Each serving contains
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Energy
1680kj
400kcal
20%
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Fat
21g
30%
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Saturates
7g
34%
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Sugars
19g
21%
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Salt
3g
50%
of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 20.6g
Protein 34.8g
Fibre 3.2g
Method
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In a large bowl, mix the pork with the other ingredients (except the oil and spring onions) and 200-250ml water to cover. Marinate for at least 20 mins at room temperature (or leave in the fridge for up to 24 hrs).
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Remove the pork and pineapple from the marinade (reserve it) with a slotted spoon and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat the oil in a wide, lidded casserole dish over a medium-high heat. Fry the pork in 2-3 batches for 3-4 mins each side until crisp and well-browned (turn down the heat if it starts to catch); transfer to a plate. Add the pineapple and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 mins each side until starting to caramelise.
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Return the pork to the dish and pour in the marinade, scraping the dish to lift off any sticky bits. Reduce to a medium-low heat, cover and simmer briskly for 30 mins. Uncover and bubble for another 25-30 mins, turning the pork regularly to coat, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened a little. Scatter with the spring onions and serve with rice, if you like.
Freezing and defrosting guidelines
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