Mediterranean Diet Friendly Filipino Pork Adobo

• 2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
  Required swap

  Consider using boneless skinless chicken thighs instead.

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  Chef's tip

  Use the same weight of boneless chicken thighs and cut them as directed. For thin slices, skewers, stir-fries, or frying, cook to 165°F (74°C). For covered braises, cook about 45 minutes; for a slow cooker, use 3 to 4 hours on low.
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  ½ cup soy sauce
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  ½ cup cane vinegar or white cane vinegar
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  1 cup water
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  8 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
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  1 tsp whole black peppercorns
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  4 dried bay leaves
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  1 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)
  Required swap

  Canola oil:

  Chef's tip

  Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.

  Required swap

  Vegetable oil:

  Chef's tip

  Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
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  1 tsp sugar
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount and stir until it dissolves. Honey tastes a touch sweeter, so you can also use slightly less.

For serving

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  steamed white rice, for serving
  Omit this

  This ingredient likely doesn’t work for the diet.
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  2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)