How to Cook Sprite Pork Adobo
Sprite Pork Adobo is a delectable Filipino dish that combines tender pork belly strips with a savory-sweet sauce infused with the surprising fizz and tang of Sprite or 7-Up, creating a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilo pork belly strips cut into an inch wide
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns cracked
- 1 cup Sprite or 7-Up softdrinks
- 3 pcs laurel leaves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pc onion minced
- 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. oyster sauce
Instructions
How to Cook Sprite Pork Adobo:
- Wash and clean pork belly strips and slice into 1 inch wide. Set aside.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan and saute garlic and onion until fragrant. Add in the pork belly and saute until slightly brown.
- Then pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce and vinegar. Do not stir. Add in pepper and laurel leaves. Pour the sprite and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 30 to 35 minutes until tender and the fat is rendered. Then stir and remove the rendered fat from the pan.
- Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce it reduced into half. Turn off heat and transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
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Notes
Cooking Tips of Sprite Pork Adobo:
- Marinate for Flavor: To enhance the taste, marinate the pork in a mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, and minced garlic for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat, resulting in a more flavorful adobo.
- Adjust Sweetness: The sweetness of the adobo can be tailored to your preference. If you prefer a sweeter dish, use Sprite or 7-Up as the soda of choice. For a milder sweetness, opt for a different lime soda brand or reduce the amount of soda used.
- Render the Fat: After simmering the pork, remove any excess rendered fat from the pan before adding water to reduce the sauce. This step ensures a balanced and less greasy final dish, allowing the flavors to shine without overwhelming richness.