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Paksiw na Pata (Filipino Pork Shank Stew)

Name: Paksiw na Pata (Filipino Pork Shank Stew)
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: ~2-2.5 kg pork shanks; ~3 tbsp oil; ~2-3 onion; ~6-8 cloves garlic; ~1 cup vinegar; ~½ cup soy sauce; ~1 tbsp peppercorns; ~3-4 bay leaves; ~1 banana blossoms; ~2 tbsp brown sugar; ~1½ tsp salt

⏱ 165 min

A Filipino classic made with pork shanks and banana blossoms stewed in vinegar and soy sauce. The meat becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and is smothered in a sweet and savory sauce. Best served with steamed rice.

Adapted from a video by Kawaling Pinoy

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Ingredients

pork shanks~2-2.5 kgest.
oil~3 tbspest.
onion~2-3est.
garlic~6-8 clovesest.
vinegar~1 cupest.
soy sauce~½ cupest.
peppercorns~1 tbspest.
bay leaves~3-4est.
banana blossoms~1est.
brown sugar

Steps

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1
Heat oil in a pan, arrange the pork shanks in a single layer, and sear until lightly browned on all sides for deeper flavor.
2
Remove the browned pork and set aside. Do not wash the pan—the browned bits will add great flavor to the stew.
3
Add more oil to the same pan and sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
4
Pour in the vinegar and let it boil for a few minutes to mellow the strong acidic taste. Do not cover or stir.
5
Add the soy sauce, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
6
Return the pork to the pot, cover, and simmer over low heat until the meat is very tender. Check and stir occasionally during cooking.
7
Once the meat is tender, briefly soak the banana blossoms in warm water to soften, then add to the pot. Continue cooking until the sauce reduces and thickens.
8
Season with brown sugar and salt to balance the flavors.
9
Serve the pork with steamed rice and spoon the sweet and savory sauce over everything. Enjoy!

Paksiw na Pata (Filipino Pork Shank Stew)

Ingredients

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