Pork Adobo Ribs

Tender pork ribs simmered in a rich, tangy adobo sauce full of bold Filipino flavor.
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Recipe for Pork Adobo Ribs

This Filipino Pork Adobo made with ribs is a national favorite. Slow-simmered in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves, the ribs become melt-in-your-mouth tender while soaking up all the savory, tangy flavors. Using ribs gives this version extra richness and makes it perfect with rice.

Filipino

Main

Pork

schedule

Cook Time
1h

group

Servings
4-6

readiness_score

Difficulty
Moderate

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs pork spare ribs
  • 1/2 Soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Tbsp peppercorns
  • 1 onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Brown the ribs in oil and set aside.
  2. Saute onions and garlic.
  3. Place ribs back in pan and add water, soy sauce, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  4. Bring to a boil and reduce to low, cover and let simmer for 40 minutes. Ensure the liquid doesn't evaporate, add water if needed.
  5. When meat is tender add vinegar and sugar.
  6. Simmer for another 15 minutes.