Pressure Cooker Pork Adobo

Name: Pressure Cooker Pork Adobo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork belly, cut in 2in pieces; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup white cane vinegar (or distilled white vinegar); 8 garlic cloves, smashed; 4 bay leaves; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1/2 cup water; 2 tsp brown sugar (optional)

A Filipino classic of pork belly braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves until the meat is meltingly tender, then reduced to a glossy, savory sauce.

55 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

FilipinoDinnerPressure CookerStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs pork belly, cut in 2in pieces
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup white cane vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
8 garlic cloves, smashed
4 bay leaves
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1/2 cup water
2 tsp brown sugar (optional)

Instructions

1

Combine 2 lbs cut in 2in pieces pork belly, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup white cane vinegar (or distilled white vinegar), 8 smashed garlic cloves, 4 bay leaves, 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, and 1/2 cup water in the pressure cooker insert. Stir to combine.
2

Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow a 10-minute natural pressure release, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
3

Carefully remove the lid. Check that the pork has reached an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C); it should be very tender.
4

Remove and discard the bay leaves. Transfer the pork to a plate with a slotted spoon.
5

Set the pressure cooker to Saute on medium-high. Bring the braising liquid to a boil and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly. Stir in 2 tsp brown sugar (optional) if using.
6

Return the pork to the pot and toss to coat in the glossy sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7

Serve over steamed white rice, spooning extra sauce over the top.

Questions

Can I make Pressure Cooker Pork Adobo gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Can I make Pressure Cooker Pork Adobo ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Pressure Cooker Pork Adobo?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Never fill a pressure cooker past its max line; the cook time itself does not change when you double.

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