Paksiw na Pata

Paksiw na Pata

from kawalingpinoy.com
130 min
4 servings

Paksiw na pata is Filipino dish made of pork hocks and banana blossoms stewed in vinegar and soy sauce. Melt-in-your-mouth tender and smothered in a sweet and savory sauce, it's delicious with steamed rice!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 pounds pork shanks or hocks, cut 2-inch thick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, cracked
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried banana blossoms (lily buds)
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and onions and cook until softened.

  2. 2

    Add pork hocks and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.

  3. 3

    Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add soy sauce, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns.

  5. 5

    Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat starts to fall off the bone, adding more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.

  6. 6

    Add sugar and banana blossoms. Continue to cook until blossoms are softened, meat is very tender and sauce is reduced and thickened.

  7. 7

    Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.