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pork and chicken livers adobo
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Pork and Chicken Livers Adobo

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Keyword: adobo, atay ng manok, chicken livers adobo, pork adobo
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 2 lb pork belly, chunks
  • 1.25 lb (20 oz) chicken livers
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 pcs bay leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp powdered ginger (or fresh sliced)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper or whole black peppercorns
  • 3 cups hot water

Instructions

Marinate: Combine and mix the pork and spices in a large mixing bowl. Cover and marinate for 45 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.

  • Preheat a skillet or a large stockpot on the oven over medium-high heat. 
  • Pick out all the pork from the marinade using tongs or a fork and transfer it into the pot. Put aside the marinade.
  • Cover and let the pork cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • After 15 minutes, remove the cover; pour the marinade and hot water into the pot. Cover again and cook for 25 minutes or until it is saucy. 
  • Meanwhile, wash the chicken livers with cold water using a strainer. Remove all membranes and drain well.
  • Use tongs to transfer the chicken livers into the pot.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or until the livers are completely cooked.
  • Serve with rice.