RCI-MT.001.0034.001

Lechon Paksiw

Name: Lechon Paksiw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3 lbs roast pork leftovers; 6-12 cups water; 1/2 cup cane vinegar (acetic acid); 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1 head of garlic (cloves crushed); 1-2 tbsp black pepper (coarse); 1-2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 unit banana blossom; 1/2 cup corn starch (diluted in half cup of water); 1 piece bay leaf

If you have ever hosted a true Filipino party whether it be a birthday, wedding or a community fiest

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

roast pork leftovers
1-3 lbs
water
6-12 cups
cane vinegar (acetic acid)
1/2 cup
soy sauce
1/3 cup
of garlic (cloves crushed)
1 head
black pepper (coarse)
1-2 tbsp
brown sugar
1-2 tbsp
banana blossom
1 unit
corn starch (diluted in half cup of water)
1/2 cup
bay leaf
1 piece

Method

In a large pot, heat 12 cups of water till a brisk boil on high fire.

Bring fire to low.

Add in roast pork leftovers, and all dry ingredients (garlic, black pepper, brown sugar, banana blossom, bay leaf), allow to sit for 30 minutes.

Once all pieces of the leftover pork is tender (almost falling off the bone), add in vinegar and soy sauce. Let sit for 15 minutes.

Add in diluted cornstarch to thicken sauce.

Lechon Paksiw

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