Lechon Paksiw

Ingredients:

1 pound Lechon, cut in cubes
1/4 cup Vinegar
1/8 cup Soy Sauce
1 cup Water
1/2 head Garlic, minced
1 piece Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 cup Lechon Sauce

Cooking Procedure:

1. Put the Lechon in a pot, add garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaf, sugar and water. Bring to a boil.
2. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes until the lechon skin is tender and the liquid has reduced into half.
3. Add the lechon sauce, salt and pepper and cook for another 10 minutes.
4. Serve with rice.


Tips:

•Take out the bay leaf when serving so no one will choke on it.
•Do not stir the vinegar mixture in Step #1 so the vinegar will not taste fresh and very tangy.
•This dish, just like anything cooked with vinegar, tastes better the following day, so don't worry if you have leftovers in the refrigerator.