Paksiw na Pata
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!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and onions and cook until softened.
- 2
Add pork hocks and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
- 3
Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 4 minutes.
- 4
Add soy sauce, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- 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
Add sugar and banana blossoms. Continue to cook until blossoms are softened, meat is very tender and sauce is reduced and thickened.
- 7
Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.