Adobong Itim, also known as "Black Adobo," is a Filipino dish made with pork or chicken cooked in

vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices. Here's a basic recipe for Adobong Itim:

Ingredients:

 1 kg pork belly or chicken, cut into serving pieces

 1 head garlic, minced

 1 onion, chopped

 1 cup vinegar

 1/2 cup soy sauce

 2 bay leaves

 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

 1 tablespoon sugar

 Cooking oil

 Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate the meat: Combine the meat, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, and whole
peppercorns in a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

2. Sauté: Heat some cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent.

3. Add the meat: Add the marinated meat to the pan. Reserve the marinade.

4. Brown the meat: Brown the meat on all sides. This adds flavor to the dish.

5. Simmer: Pour in the reserved marinade. Add the sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat until
the meat is tender. Stir occasionally.

6. Adjust seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary. You can also
add more soy sauce or vinegar according to your preference.

7. Reduce the sauce: Once the meat is tender, uncover the pan and let the sauce reduce until it
thickens slightly.

8. Serve: Transfer the Adobong Itim to a serving dish. Serve hot with steamed rice.

9. Garnish (optional): You can garnish with chopped green onions or fried garlic for added flavor
and presentation.

Enjoy your Adobong Itim! It's best enjoyed with steamed rice and maybe some pickled vegetables on the
side.