Paksiw na Pata

PAKSIW NA PATA
(Braised Pork Leg)
Ingredient: 
1 large pork leg (pata), sliced
2 cups vinegar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups water
1 head garlic, minced
1 piece laurel leaf
12 whole peppercorns
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup dried banana blossom (actually dried lily buds)
sprigs of dried oregano
salt to taste
MSG or vetsin (optional)

PROCEDURE :

1. Place the pork leg pieces in a casserole together with the vinegar, water, garlic, peppercorns, laurel and oregano.

2. Place casserole over medium heat and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. (Alternatively, you can also pressure cook for 15 minutes)

3. Add the soy sauce, sugar and banana flower and continue simmering until the sweet-sour broth thickens.

4. Add salt and MSG to taste, if desired.

5. Serve hot with rice.