Pork Adobo Recipe

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Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 2 lbs. boneless lean pork, cut in 1-in. cubes
 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 Water3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 Bay Leaf1
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Flour2 Tablespoon
 Chili powder2 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1/8 Teaspoon
 Water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar2 Tablespoon
 1 cup Brand Rice
 Water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Butter/Margarine1 Tablespoon
 Celery1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Avocado1 Medium, peeled

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil.
Add pork cubes and brown on all sides.
Add 3/4 cup water, garlic, bay leaf and salt.
Cover.
Cook over low heat until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
Remove meat from pan; keep warm.
Remove bay leaf and discard.
Stir flour, chili powder, cinnamon and cloves into pan drippings.
Heat and stir several minutes, being careful not to burn.
Add 1-1/4 cups water, vinegar and brown sugar.
Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
Skim off any excess fat.
Return meat to sauce and cover.
Simmer to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
Cook rice with 2-1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and butter or margarine according to package directions.
Stir celery into hot cooked rice.
Serve pork over rice, garnish with avocado.
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