Adobong pata recipe, also known as Ham Hock Adobo, is a popular adobo dish among Filipinos.
Adobong Pata Recipe (Ham Hock Adobo) – A Rich, Tender Filipino Classic
Adobong Pata, also known as Ham Hock Adobo, is a beloved Filipino dish that takes the traditional adobo to a heartier level. Made with succulent pork leg (pata), this version is slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, absorbing the rich flavors of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices.
Why This Dish Stands Out
🔥 Ultra-Tender Meat – The pork leg’s collagen breaks down during cooking, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
🍖 Rich, Savory-Sour Sauce – The classic adobo marinade infuses deep umami flavors with a tangy kick.
⏳ Perfect for Make-Ahead Meals – Tastes even better the next day as the flavors intensify.
🇵🇭 True Filipino Comfort Food – A staple in family gatherings, occasions, birthdays and fiestas.
Key Ingredients
- Pork pata (ham hock or pork leg) – Cut into large pieces
- Soy sauce & vinegar – The iconic adobo base
- Garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves – Essential aromatics
- Sugar or oyster sauce (optional) – For a touch of sweetness
- Water or broth – For tenderizing the meat
Cooking Tips
✔ Sear the pork first to lock in juices before simmering.
✔ Low and slow cooking ensures the meat becomes fork-tender.
✔ Let it rest before serving to allow flavors to settle.
Serving Suggestion
Best paired with steamed rice and a side of atchara (pickled papaya) for a refreshing contrast. Perfect with a cold beer, soda or juice drinks for a satisfying meal!
Try this Adobong Pata recipe and experience the ultimate Filipino comfort food! Perfect for family dinners and special occasions. Enjoy! 🍚🍖
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Delicious Adobong Pata Recipe – Ham Hock Adobo Recipe
Description
Adobong pata recipe, also known as Ham Hock Adobo, is a popular adobo dish among Filipinos. It's a pork leg cooked in the adobo method. Cooking pata adobo has brought affection to adobo food lovers because pata adobo is very soft and delicious. This Filipino recipe is a must-try. This version is slow-cooked until fall-off-the-bone tender, absorbing the rich flavors of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Saute the onion and garlic for 30 seconds, or until the garlic turns light brown and aromatic.
Saute the pork pata slices with the spices until the pork turns slightly brown in color.
Stir in soy sauce. Then add the vinegar and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
Add the water, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Let the liquid boil. Cover and cook for an hour, or until the pata is soft but not falling apart at the bone.
Note: If necessary, add more water.Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
Note: For a spicy flavor, add chopped red chili's.Adjust the taste if necessary before serving.
It is best to serve it with a plate of steaming rice.
Share and enjoy the food. Happy cooking!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 476kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.9g26%
- Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
- Sodium 1235mg52%
- Potassium 110mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.6g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 3.3g
- Protein 71.9g144%
- Calcium 29 mg
- Iron 1 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
