Few dishes capture the essence of a nation’s culinary identity as wholly as pork adobo does for the Philippines. Braised slowly in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and spices, this hearty stew has long been a staple of Filipino homes – comforting, adaptable, and rich with history. Yet like the islands themselves, adobo is layered and complex.
The name adobo comes from the Spanish word adobar , meaning to marinate or
