Pork Adobo With Pineapple Food

PORK & CARAMELISED PINEAPPLE ADOBO

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick frying pan or skillet and brown the pork over a high heat for 10-12 mins or until the cubes are well caramelised. Use a slotted spoon to remove the pork from the pan and set aside. Tip out almost all of the oil, reserving just enough to fry the onion and garlic.
• Turn down the heat slightly and fry the onion, garlic and bay leaves for 5-6 mins or until aromatic and translucent. Return the pork to the pan and add the vinegar, soy, sugar, peppercorns, white pepper and 250ml water. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 50 mins.
• Meanwhile, in another pan, melt the remaining oil over a medium heat and caramelise the pineapple for 5-6 mins or until there is a golden crust on each chunk - you may need to do this in batches. Add the pineapple to the pork once the meat is cooked (along with 50ml water if it looks a little dry) and cook for a further 20 mins, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened. Serve with rice.

PORK ADOBO WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine pork belly, pineapple syrup (separated from the canned pineapple chunks), soy sauce and ground black pepper. Mix well until fully combined. Then, marinate for at least 1 hour.
• After marinating, separate the pork belly from the marinade. Sear the pork belly until light brown. The searing adds flavor to the dish. After searing, set aside.
• In the same pan, add a little bit of oil for sauteing. Saute' the onion until translucent. Add garlic and saute' for a minute. Then, add the seared pork and saute' for a minute.
• Add the whole peppercorn, bay leaf and the reserved marinade. Add water to cook the pork belly. Cover and let it simmer in medium heat until the pork belly is tender.
• Once the pork belly is tender (check by poking with fork), add the vinegar and pineapple chunks. DO NOT STIR, to avoid the "raw" taste of the vinegar. Let it boil for at least 3 minutes before stirring.
• After a few minutes, stir to combine the additional ingredients. Cover again and simmer for another 5 minutes or until the sauce is reduced.
• Once cooked, remove form heat. Serve with hot rice.

PORK ADOBO WITH PINEAPPLE

Steps:

• In a wide pan over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add pork and cook until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
• Add pineapple juice and vinegar. Allow to boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add soy sauce and water and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 40 to 50 minutes or until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
• Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve hot.

ADOBO PORK TACOS WITH GRILLED PINEAPPLE (ADOBADO)

Steps:

• Arrange slices of pork on a cutting board or smooth countertop between layers of plastic wrap. Using a meat-tenderizing mallet or a rolling pin, flatten the slices to form sheets about a quarter inch thick.
• Place chiles, onion, garlic, achiote, vinegar, honey, cilantro, oil, water, cloves, salt, and pepper in a blender and puree smooth.
• Spread mixture evenly over the sheets of pork and marinate in refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours. Remove from refrigerator 1/2 hour before cooking.
• Preheat a charcoal or gas grill or oven broiler to produce a medium-high heat.
• Place pineapple slices on grill alongside the marinated pork. Cook about 3 to 4 minutes on one side and turn over. Continue cooking until slightly charred and cooked through.
• Remove from heat, cover and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Cut pork in quarter-inch strips. Garnish: pineapple may be sliced small as well or served in large slices.
• Arrange on soft corn tortillas and top with garnishes.
• Serving suggestion: Serve with refried beans, Mexican rice and an assortment of condiments such as roasted jalapeno chiles, salsa, Mexican cheese, avocados, grilled onions, lime, and toasted oregano.