Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 pounds pork shanks or hocks, cut 2-inch thick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, cracked
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dried banana blossoms (lily buds)
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add garlic and onions and cook until softened.
  • Add pork hocks and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
  • Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce, water, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat starts to fall off the bone, adding more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.
  • Add sugar and banana blossoms. Continue to cook until blossoms are softened, meat is very tender and sauce is reduced and thickened.
  • Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.