INGREDIENTS:
- 1 kilo pork (belly, loin, shoulder) or any part with thin layer of fat
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 pieces star anise
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoons peppercorns
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1-2 cups of water or 4 pineapple juice
HOW TO COOK:
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients then mix well.
- Prick the pork meat with a fork in several places and marinade for an hour.
- Heat a pan in low heat, put the marinated pork along with the marinate.
- Pour water then bring to boil.
- Add brown sugar and mix well.
- Simmer for about 40 minutes until both sides of the meat are tender. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Remove the meat from heat and cool to room temperature. Cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- Arrange on a serving plate and top with the thick sauce.
SOURCE: filipinostylerecipe.com
IMAGE: gutomna.com
