Paksiw na Pata (Pig's Feet Stew)

This traditional Filipino pork stew is easy to prepare and the perfect comfort food for a busy family. Serve this tender pork and its rich, tangy sauce over rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 342 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns, crushed
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.33333334326744 cup soy sauce
• 1.5 cups vinegar
• 3.25 pounds pig's feet, rinsed and patted dry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pig's feet, vinegar, water, soy sauce, onion, garlic, peppercorns, sugar, bay leaves, and salt in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Allow to boil, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, pulls away easily from bones, and liquid thickens, about 1 hour. Serve hot over rice, if desired.