Pro Tips
Simmer on very low heat so the pork skin becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender without breaking apart.
Paksiw na Pata
Batangas, Luzon
Tender pork hock simmered in a sweet and savory sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, dried banana blossoms, and brown sugar.
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pork pata, soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Do not stir.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add water to cover the meat, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until the pork is tender.
- Add dried banana blossoms and brown sugar. Simmer for another 15 minutes until the sauce reduces into a thick glaze.
- Serve hot over freshly cooked white rice.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
Simmer on very low heat so the pork skin becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender without breaking apart.
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