Adobo Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Pork Adobo (Filipino Adobo)

By: Patty Dons | January 17, 2024

Many Filipino families have their special adobo recipe that they cherish so dearly. Adobo recipes vary from family to family but one thing is for sure adobo is a well-loved dish in Pinoy households.

Adobo embodies the rich flavors and culinary heritage of the archipelago. I remember watching an infomercial on GMA News TV (a local Filipino channel) about the origin of the name ‘adobo’. Adobo came from the Spanish term ‘adobar’ which means the immersion of food in a stock composed of spices and vinegar to preserve and enhance its flavor.

It has truly stood the test of time and has evolved into a dish that we Pinoys all adore until today. Adobo is known for its comforting savory, tangy, and slightly sweet profile. The classic way of preparing adobo involves marinating meat, typically chicken or pork, in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns and then simmering it until the meat is cooked and tender.

In this recipe I am sharing with you, I tried exploring slow-cooking Chicken Pork Adobo. Apart from the dish turning out irresistibly delicious, I think slow cooking gives you the leeway to do other things while waiting for your meal to be ready. It doesn’t demand too much of your attention. But of course, make sure you’re around to check on it from time to time. And don’t leave it completely unattended.

So here’s my take on this time-honored dish with a twist of slow cooking.

Ingredients you will need for this adobo recipe

• 1.5 lbs of pork (you can use pork loin or pork belly)
• 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 4-5 bay leaves
• 2 tsp peppercorns
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup of water
• Green Onions for garnish (optional)

How to slow-cook chicken pork adobo

1. Add the pork and chicken to the slow cooker
2. Pour in half a cup of soy sauce and half a cup of vinegar
3. Add the minced garlic, chopped onions, bay leaves, and peppercorn
4. Pour the water in and stir all the ingredients together
5. Cover with the lid, set cooker to high, and let it cook for 4-5 hours
6. Once ready, serve it with steamed rice and garnish with chopped green onions

I hope you enjoy this staple Filipino dish and understand why Adobo is an enduring favorite in many Filipino households. If you want to try cooking more Filipino dishes, check out my Pork Sinigang (Taste Atlas world’s best soup), and Bistek (Filipino Beef Steak Recipe).

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