Paksiw na Pata

Ingredients for Paksiw na Pata

• 1 1/2 kg pork leg, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch sections
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 packed cup dried banana blossoms
• 4 dried bay leaves
• 1 tbsp whole peppercorns
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, as needed

How to cook Paksiw na Pata

1. 1.Heat oil in a wok and brown pork leg on both sides; remove and set aside.
2. 2.Sauté garlic in the wok until golden and fragrant.
3. 3.Return pork. Add water, soy sauce, half the vinegar, peppercorns, and bay leaves; boil, then simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours until tender.
4. 4.Add remaining vinegar, brown sugar, and dried banana blossoms. Simmer 15–20 minutes more.
5. 5.Season with salt and serve hot.