Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

too salty. remember that it matters what kind of soy sauce you use, perhaps a light soy sauce for the amount is more appropriate (but i'm thinking cutting down on salt would still be necessary). there is something big missing, where's the Laurel (bay leaf)? it's one of the primary ingredients but it didn't make it to the list,making the recipe gravely incomplete!

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Your Cooking Papa

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Home Town: Pasay City, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008

I gave this a 3 Star cuz I haven't actually tried making it this way, but just reading that soy sauce is optional... well, I'll have to agree with the other Filifolks in here. Soy sauce is a MUST. Oh, also my Chinese grandmother used to throw in hard-boiled quail eggs in the broth/sauce. Or regular hard-boiled chicken eggs when she ran out of money to get the expensive quail eggs. You can tell your non-Filipino friends, "OMFG, my chicken adobo laid some eggs!!!" Oh, plus, PLUS!!! Try adding some coconut milk in there. Mmmm, good!

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Xinito

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2008

This is a most delicious dish and have had it many times. What I see consistantly is that no one mentions that the soy sause to use is not chinese but filipino soy, very important. And when you add potatoes is great and pour it all over rice.

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C.J. Smith

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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2008

I did not care for this recipe. Soy saude is a must, salt, you can definitely do away with, and bay leaves? that is also a must. i like salty, but this went overboard.

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MYSTRESS

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Home Town: Paranaque, National Capital Region, Philippines

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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2008

Too salty really. I am Filipino and this is something that might help everyone... dont knock it till you taste it because it will be good... -- same amounts of pork and chicken -- mix the ratio of vinegar and soy with 1:1 meaning one cup soy one cup vinegar -- do not crack the bay leaf... just put two whole bay leaves with pepper corn in it... -- now here's the kicker... with all the ingredients together with 2 cloves of smashed garlic, soy, vinegar, the pepper and the bay leaf, add a tea spoon of Worcestershire on it... then shove it all into a pressure cooker -- cook for 20 minutes and take it out... drain the meat from the sauce.. pick up the oil residue and put in a frying pan. Fry all the meats (Pork and Chicken) till tender and dry... Serve in a deep sauce pan and pour all the Sauce... This will taste great

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2007

I like the combination of meats in this recipe. I like the vinegar flavor and added some canned veggies to rice for a more balanced meal. I accidentally decreased the salt to 3 tsp and it probably made a huge difference. It was very tasty with a good strong kick.

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Reviewed: May 15, 2006

There really is chicken and pork adobo, and it is actually one of my favorite foods. Anyway, I wonder where what restaurant that is, it must be closed by now... I was really surprised when soy sauce was optional here, when it is actually one of the main ingredients.

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niki avery

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Reviewed: Apr. 6, 2006

Way too much salt. I made a double batch and couldn't use it.

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AKMIYA

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2006

The first thing I said is where is the Bay leaf, also soy is not oprional, add potatoes as well and real garilc.

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cheri

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2005

I'm part Filipino and this recipe needs several changes. It's an easy dish to prepare and cooks in under an hour. For pork adobo, I usually use pork loin steaks, sliced or not. Brown pork in a skillet on medium high heat til nearly done. I've never needed oil to brown the meat. In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1 2/3 cups water. Pour over browned meat. Season generously with garlic powder or granulated garlic. Add 2 bay leaves to the sauce. Cook uncovered on medium to medium high heat. The sauce will cook at a slow steady boil, and the flavor will absorb into the meat. You can save a little sauce or let the sauce evaporate. I usually save a little sauce for the meat and steamed white rice. No need to use rub on meat. Do not add salt or pepper - it will be TOO salty! And no need to marinate. Chicken adobo is another recipe. Prepared correctly, adobo is a 5 star recipe! Family and friends devour it!

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JC Perez

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2005

Way too much salt. I had to rinse it off in hot water to be able to serve it. I would suggest maybe 1 tsp. salt. Remember the Soy sauce is also salty.

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