hoyeon
Culinary Explorer
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 500g pork belly, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Steamed rice, for serving
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, sliced onion, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns. Mix well to combine.
- Add the chicken thighs and pork belly to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and marinate the meats in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Remove the chicken and pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.
- Brown the chicken thighs and pork belly in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. This helps to seal in the flavors and adds depth to the dish.
- Once the meats are browned, pour in the reserved marinade and water. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid.
- Let the chicken and pork simmer in the sauce for about 30-40 minutes, or until the meats are tender and fully cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Once the meats are cooked, remove them from the sauce and transfer to a serving platter. Increase the heat to medium-high and let the sauce reduce and thicken slightly.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken and pork.
- Serve the chicken and pork adobo hot with steamed rice on the side. Enjoy this delicious fusion of flavors with your family and friends!