Pork Adobo

You'll Need

• 6 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1/2 kilo pork, cut into cubes 
• salt and ground pepper 
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1/3 cup white vinegar 
• 1/3 cup soy sauce 
• 3-4 bay leaves (aka laurel) 
• 1/2 tsp peppercorn 
• oil

What to Do:

1. On a hot skillet over medium heat, add oil. Saute garlic and pork cubes. Sprinkle some salt and pepper to taste. 
2. Cook while stirring occasionally until half-cooked, about 15 minutes. 
3. Add water, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaf and pepper corn. Do not stir. Turn down the heat. 
4. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until pork is done and sauce is almost dry. Serve with rice.