Filipino- Chicken/Pork Adobo

 Adobo Ingredients:  

1 lbs pork cut in cubes + 1 lbs chicken, cut into pieces or  

choice of either 2 lbs of pork or 2 lbs of chicken

1 head garlic, minced

1/2 yellow onion, diced

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 cup vinegar or lemon juice (I use lemon juice)

2 cups of water

1 teaspoon paprika

5 laurel leaves (bay leaves)

Salt and pepper to taste

Adobo Cooking Instructions:  

In a big sauce pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil then sauté the minced garlic and onions.

Add the pork and chicken to the pan. Add 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, vinegar or lemon juice, paprika and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or when meat is tender.

Add salt and/or pepper if desired

Serve hot with the adobo gravy and plain rice.

Adobo Cooking Tips:  

You have the option to add crushed ginger to the onions and garlic when sautéing. Ginger adds a unique flavor to your pork/chicken adobo.