Coconut and Pork Adobo

I have a good one here for you! This creamy + rich coconut pork adobo is a an easy and fantastically flavored dish that you can thank me for later. The slow simmer really creates a v tender, well-rounded dish that has a slight tang to it. Hungry yet?!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lb pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp whole peppercorn
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 cup string beans, chopped into 2-inch piece

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add oil to a hot skillet over medium-high flame. When oil gets hot, swirl the pan to cover the bottom.
2. 2Add garlic, onion and sauté until fragrant and soft (2-4 mins). Add pork and brown on top and bottom (4-5 mins).
3. 3Add coconut milk, soy sauce, pepper, peppercorns, and bay leaves and stir until well-mixed. Add vinegar (DO NOT MIX) and cover the skillet with a lid.
4. 4Once the contents come to a boil, gently stir and add water. Cover with lid again and slow-simmer for 1 hour or until the pork is tender and sauce is slightly reduced.
5. 5A few minutes before serving, add long beans and cook until tender.
6. 6The color should be a medium-to-dark brown and taste creamy + slightly tangy.