Filipino Crock Pot Adobo

Allow your taste buds to travel to the Philippines with this tender and flavorful Filipino Crock Pot Adobo. This slow-cooked dish combines succulent chicken thighs and pork belly with the perfect balance of tangy soy sauce, vinegar, and earthy spices like garlic, bay leaves, and whole black peppercorns. A touch of brown sugar adds subtle sweetness that complements the bold and savory flavors. The magic happens in the crock pot, where the meat becomes irresistibly tender over six hours, making it a perfect hands-off meal for busy days. Serve this classic Filipino comfort food over fluffy steamed white rice, and garnish with fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Whether you're new to Filipino cuisine or a longtime fan, this easy recipe brings authentic flavors right to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 pound Pork belly (cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.5 cup White vinegar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 6 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 3 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Neutral cooking oil (e.g., canola or vegetable oil)
• 1 medium Thinly sliced onion
• 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups Steamed white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Sear the chicken thighs and pork belly pieces until they are browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. This step adds depth of flavor.

Step 3

Transfer the browned chicken and pork to the crock pot.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, water, minced garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and brown sugar. Mix well until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and pork in the crock pot.

Step 6

Add the thinly sliced onion on top of the meat for extra flavor.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to low heat. Cook for 6 hours, or until the meat is tender and flavors have melded together. Stir once halfway through cooking, if possible.

Step 8

Once cooked, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed (e.g., add a pinch of salt or a drizzle of soy sauce).

Step 9

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve the adobo hot over steamed white rice, and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2719.9 grams (2719.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5780

Total Fat 410.90g	527%
Saturated Fat 128.40g	642%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 1047mg	349%
Sodium 5706mg	248%
Total Carbohydrate 277.00g	101%
Dietary Fiber 8.00g	29%
Total Sugars 15.40g
Protein 242.10g	484%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378mg	29%
Iron 24mg	131%
Potassium 3500mg	74%

*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: 64.0%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 19.2%