HOW TO COOK ADOBONG BALAT NG BABOY (PORK SKIN ADOBO)

HOW TO COOK ADOBONG BALAT NG BABOY (PORK SKIN ADOBO) -it is another way of cooking adobo in the Philippines. Pork is not cheap in the country so there are many alternative meats used in cooking adobo in the Philippines and pig's skin is just one of those meats. Pig's skin is way cheaper than pork tenderloin or just pure pork. You can buy a kilo for only a 80-100 pesos in the market and you can buy it even cheaper if you go directly to slaughter house. There are many dishes that can be cooked with this meat like sisig, kilawin, chicharon (cracklings) and adobo. Making this dish is not so expensive yet delicious and I think skin is a bit healthier than pure tenderloin but I am not sure about that, it is just my opinion. What I am sure about is that you'll like it. This dish is recommended to mummies who are trying to figure out how to save some money without jeopardizing their meals. Here is the recipe:

HOW TO COOK ADOBONG BALAT NG BABOY (PORK SKIN ADOBO)

INGREDIENTS
1/2 kilo pork skin
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
cooking oil

STEP BY STEP COOKING PROCEDURE AND DIRECTIONS
1. Slice the skin into strips.
2. In a pot, pour water. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the skin and simmer for half an hour. Remove from broth and set aside.
4. In a pan, heat oil. Saute garlic until light brown.
5. Add the onion and saute until softens.
6. Add the skin and saute for 2 minutes.
7. Add 1/2 cup water or broth, soy sauce and pepper.
8. Simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add the vinegar and simmer for another 3 minutes.
10. Transfer in a serving dish and serve with rice.

HOW TO COOK ADOBONG BALAT NG BABOY (PORK SKIN ADOBO)