Paksiw na Pata Batangas Style

Ingredients for Paksiw na Pata Batangas Style

• 1.5 kg pork leg (pata), cut into sections
• 1/2 cup cane vinegar
• 1 head garlic, halved crosswise
• 2 medium red onions, quartered
• 3 tbsp peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 green chilies
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Water

How to cook Paksiw na Pata Batangas Style

1. 1.Cover pata with water in a pot, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. 2.Drain, rinse the pork to remove scum, and clean the pot if needed.
3. 3.Return pork with garlic, peppercorns, bay leaves, and water barely covering the meat; simmer on low for 45 minutes.
4. 4.Add chilies, vinegar, onions, and fish sauce; simmer 30 minutes more until very tender, adding water if needed.
5. 5.Serve hot with rice.