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Filipino Beef Short Ribs Adobo

Filipino Beef Short Ribs Adobo

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup cane vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth or water
  • 1 head garlic smashed
  • 2 –3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Pat ribs dry.
  2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear ribs on all sides until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté garlic briefly.
  5. Add soy sauce, vinegar, broth, bay leaves, peppercorns, and sugar.
  6. Let vinegar simmer untouched for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Return ribs to pot.
  8. Cover and simmer low 2½–3 hours until fork-tender.
  9. Remove lid and reduce sauce 10–15 minutes if desired.
  10. Rest 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Do not stir immediately after adding vinegar.
  • Bone-in ribs give better flavor.
  • Low and slow cooking creates tenderness.
  • Adobo tastes better the next day.