Turkey Adobo Recipe
Filipino · Main course · 60 min total
A Filipino-inspired adobo using turkey thighs, simmered in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce with garlic and peppercorns until tender and flavorful.
10
min prep
min prep
50
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 lbs turkey thighs, skin-on, bone-in
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add turkey thighs, skin-side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, vinegar, water, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Return turkey thighs to the pot, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 40-45 minutes, turning occasionally, until turkey is tender and cooked through.
- Remove lid and increase heat to medium. Let sauce reduce slightly, about 5 minutes. Season with salt if needed. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, marinate turkey in soy sauce and garlic overnight.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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