Mexican Adobo

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nowayjosecuisine562.363 months agoWaivio3 min read

Mexican Pork Belly Adobo is a delightful twist on the traditional Filipino adobo dish, integrating fresh citrus flavors and a blend of spices to create a vibrant, savory experience. This recipe combines the rich, fatty texture of pork belly with tangy citrus juice and aromatic herbs, offering a unique fusion of Filipino and Mexican culinary traditions.

Ingredients:

🥓 2 lb of pork belly with fat and skin
🧄 6 cloves of garlic
🍊 3 oranges, juice, and pulp
🍋 2 large limes, the juice
🧅 1/2 onion
🟠 1 (15oz) package of achiote paste
🌿 4-5 allspice berries
🌿 1 tsp coriander seeds
🌿 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
🌿 2 tsp peppercorns
🌶️ 3 chiles de arbol
💧 1 cup of water
🧂 2 tbsp salt
🌶️ 1 jalapeño
🌿 2 celery sticks
🌿 4 bay leaves

Instructions:

Prepare the Pork Belly: Begin by shaving any hair from the skin of the pork belly. Rinse it with cold water, pat dry, and cut it into chunky pieces.
Make the Marinade: In a blender, combine the juice and pulp of the oranges, lime juice, garlic cloves, half of the onion, achiote paste, allspice, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, chiles de arbol, and water. Blend until smooth.
Cook the Adobo:
- For Pressure Cooker: Place the pork belly in the pressure cooker. Pour over the marinade, and add in the jalapeño, celery sticks, and bay leaves. Sprinkle with salt. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes.
- For Stovetop: In a large pot, combine the pork with the marinade, jalapeño, celery, and bay leaves. Sprinkle with salt, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded.
Finish and Serve: Once cooked, allow the pressure to release naturally if using a pressure cooker. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the adobo hot with garlic steamed rice to enjoy a comforting meal.

Additional Details:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes (pressure cooker) / 2 hours (stovetop)
Total Time: 55 minutes (pressure cooker) / 2 hours 15 minutes (stovetop)
Equipment: Blender, pressure cooker or large pot, sharp knife, chopping board
Servings: Serves 4-6

Cooking Tips

Make sure to marinate the pork for at least an hour for a stronger flavor infusion if you have the time.
For extra spice, consider adding an additional jalapeño or more chiles de arbol.

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