* 1 kilo pork picnic or side bacon belly (cut into bite-sized cubes) * 1 cup white vinegar * 1 head garlic (finely chopped) portioned into two * 3 pcs. laurel (bay leaves) * 1/2 cup soysauce * 1 cup water * 1 teaspoon peppercorn * 3 tablespoons oil

In a deep skillet, brown pork in oil. Add vinegar, soysauce, first portion of garlic, laurel, peppercorn and water. Bring to a boil, lower the fire and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. When it gets too dry just add 1/2 cup of water. Cover and let simmer until pork becomes tender. In another pan, cook remaining garlic until golden-brown. Add pork and pour the rest of the adobo sauce.

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