Adobo de porc épicé

Ingrédients

• 2 pounds of pork belly cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 red onion sliced
• 5 cloves of garlic minced
• 4 pieces of bay leaves
• 1 tsp black pepper corns
• 2-3 whole habanero peppers (or any type of hot pepper you choose)
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp salt

Préparation

1. 1

   In a hot pot on medium heat, toss in pork pieces and stir continuously for 10 minutes until the fat from the meat begins to render (if using a lean cut of meat add about 2 tbsp of oil before adding in the meat).

2. 2

   Once the meat begins to brown and some of the fat begins to render, add in onions and salt and continue stirring for another 5 minutes until the onions begin to wilt.

3. 3

   Add in garlic, bay leaves, black pepper corns, peppers, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, then simmer on high heat for 5 miuntes.

4. 4

   Add water and continue to cook on low heat for 20 minutes, or until sauce thickens and reduces to about half.

5. 5

   Taste for seasoning, and serve hot.