Level up your Pork Adobo with pineapple! This delicious twist on the classic Filipino dish is easy to make and a crowd favorite. The sweet and salty medley of flavors is the perfect match for piping-hot steamed rice!
When we think of food for parties and special gatherings, we lean towards more elaborate dishes such as morcon, lengua, lechon, or kare-kare. However, I am a big proponent of simple home cooking holidays. With a few adjustments, we can quickly turn everyday meals such as adobo or binagoongan into party fare fancy enough for company.
A case in point is this pork adobo recipe with pineapple. A simple addition of pineapple juice and chunks takes it from a simple dinner dish to a meal worthy of guests. With succulent pork pieces and juicy pineapples swimming in a gloriously sweet and salty sauce, it will impress family and friends!
Ingredient notes
- Pork- I like to use pork shoulder for a good mix of meat and fat but feel free to swap it with pork belly if you want a generous layer of fat.
- Pineapple chunks- make sure the fruit is packed in juice and not heavy syrup
- Vinegar- use palm or cane vinegar for a more authentic taste. If substituting distilled vinegar, you might have to adjust amounts as it has a stronger acidity.
Cooking tips
- Cut the meat in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- Sear the pork on medium-high heat until lightly browned. This extra step of caramelizing the meat brings tons of flavor.
- Allow the vinegar to boil uncovered without stirring for a few minutes before adding the soy sauce to cook off the strong acid taste.
How to serve and store
- Pineapple pork adobo is delicious as a main dish for lunch or dinner. Serve with steamed rice for a satisfying meal!
- The dish can be prepped ahead and makes a great addition to meal planning. Allow to cool completely and transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat to an internal temperature of 165 F or in the microwave at 2 to 3-minute intervals until thoroughly heated through.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 3 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup vinegar
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add pork and cook until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
- Add pineapple juice and vinegar. Allow to boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and water and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut the meat in uniform size to ensure even cooking.
- Sear the pork on medium-high heat until lightly browned. This extra step of caramelizing the meat brings tons of flavor.
- Allow the vinegar to boil uncovered without stirring for a few minutes before adding the soy sauce to cook off the strong acid taste.
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