Author's Note
This recipe comes to me from a wonderful Filipino woman, Magda. It is a one-pot wonder and is also the unofficial national dish of the Philippines. These ribs are sticky, saucy, and delicious! To learn more about Magda's technique, read the full article about Pork Adobo here. —Anna Francese Gass
Ingredients
2 pound
pork ribs, the butcher must cut the rack in half horizontally
2
bay leaf, cut in half
8
garlic cloves, peel, leave whole but mash
1/2
medium sized garlic, thinly sliced in half moons
1/2 cup
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1/4 cup
sweet soy sauce
1 teaspoon
cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon
kosher salt
1/2 cup
white vinegar
Directions
- Take the halved ribs and cut them individually between each bone. In a large glass pan, place ribs bone side up. Add bay leaves, garlic cloves and onions.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Beat to combine.
- Pour the marinade over the ribs and toss to coat. Cover with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator. Let the ribs marinate for two days.
- In a large stock pot, add the ribs and all the seasonings. Turn on high heat until the marinade starts to bubble. Cover with a lid and reduce heat to a simmer.
- Let the ribs simmer for 1 hour. Remove the lid and heat to medium.
- Let the ribs bubble in the sauce for another 7 to 10 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken. Mix to cover ribs in sauce. Serve with rice.
