Paksiw Na Pata (Braised Pork Hocks)

Paksiw Na Pata (Braised Pork Hocks)


1. Wash pork hocks and pat dry.

2. Place wok or a deep wide pan over high heat.

3. Add 3 tablespoon oil.

4. Sear sides of pork legs until lightly browned.

5. Transfer all the seared pork legs temporarily on a plate.

6. In the same wok or pan, sauté onions, garlic, and bay leaves for about 2 minutes.

7. Add pork legs, water, vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and star anise.

8. Let it boil for about 6 minutes then take off and discard foam that may surface on top of the water.

9. Cover wok or pot, turn heat to low, and let it simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender when pierced by fork.

10. Add banana blossoms, and sugar by stirring them inches.

11. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.

12. Add more sugar and soy sauce if needed.

13. Served with hot steamed rice.

14. ENJOY!

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