Low Carb Adobo Pork
Savor the rich, tangy goodness of Low Carb Adobo Pork, a keto-friendly twist on the classic Filipino dish. Featuring tender chunks of pork shoulder simmered to perfection in a savory blend of soy sauce, coconut vinegar, garlic, and aromatic spices like bay leaves and whole black peppercorns, this dish packs bold flavors without the extra carbs. Enhanced with a touch of low-carb sweetener, the silky sauce delivers the perfect balance of salty, tangy, and slightly sweet notes. With minimal prep and just an hour from start to finish, this one-pot recipe is ideal for meal prepping or a comforting weeknight dinner. Pair with cauliflower rice or your favorite low-carb vegetables for a satisfying, guilt-free meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Coconut vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Ground black pepper
Instructions
Cut the pork shoulder into 2-inch cubes and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Peel and crush the garlic cloves.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pork pieces in batches to avoid crowding and brown them on all sides for about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove browned pork and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium. In the same pot, add crushed garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Return the browned pork to the pot. Pour in the soy sauce, coconut vinegar, and water.
Add bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, and sweetener. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 45-50 minutes, or until pork is tender and sauce has slightly thickened. Stir occasionally.
Remove the lid and increase heat to medium-high. Let the sauce reduce to your desired consistency, usually about another 10 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot with low-carb vegetable sides or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 135.5 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 7621 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 227.3 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 342 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3863 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
