Ingredients:

3 pounds chicken thighs

or

3 pounds pork butt

1/2 cup vinegar

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, crushed

1 bay leaf, crushed

Directions:

Cut chicken pieces in half if thighs are large. If using pork, cut pork into 1 1/2 inch pieces. In saucepan, combine all ingredients. Let stand for 1 to 3 hours. Bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 30 minutes (45 minutes for pork). Remove cover and simmer 15 more minutes or until liquid evaporates and chicken or pork is lightly browned. Makes 6 servings. This recipe for Basic Adobo serves/makes 6