BASIC ADOBO... yum!

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.

This recipe for Basic Adobo serves/makes 6