Adobo Pork Chops

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these tender and flavorful Adobo Pork Chops, a mouthwatering twist on the classic Filipino adobo dish. Made with bone-in pork chops, this recipe perfectly balances savory, tangy, and aromatic flavors thanks to a robust marinade of soy sauce, white vinegar, minced garlic, and bay leaves. After a golden sear in a hot skillet, the pork chops are simmered to juicy perfection in the reserved marinade, infused with the caramelized sweetness of sautéed onions. The rich, glossy sauce coats each bite, making it ideal for serving over fluffy steamed white rice. This easy-to-make recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers bold flavors that the whole family will love. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal, these Adobo Pork Chops are sure to become a new favorite in your dinner rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 5 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
• 4 servings Cooked white rice

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and ground black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 2

Place the pork chops in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the pork chops from the marinade (set the marinade aside) and pat them dry with a paper towel. Sear the pork chops in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 6

Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet, along with the water. Stir to combine, then add the seared pork chops back into the skillet.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, flipping the pork chops halfway through cooking to ensure even flavor absorption.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust by adding a teaspoon of sugar if a little sweetness is desired.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve the pork chops hot, with the sauce spooned over the top, alongside steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1240.3 grams (1240.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1241

Total Fat 28.60g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6215mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 211.50g	77%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 9.90g
Protein 31.50g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191mg	15%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 984mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.9%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 68.8%