Paksiw na Baboy

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5 from 1 vote

Paksiw na Baboy is a Filipino pork dish cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 10

Total Time1 25

Course: Pork Recipes

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: paksiw

Servings: people

Calories: 1274kcal

Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

2 lbs. pork belly sliced into cubes
1 head garlic crushed
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup water
6 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
100 grams banana blossoms
3 pieces dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap

Instructions

Sear the pork until it browns, and enough oil gets extracted.
2 lbs. pork belly
Add the garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
1 head garlic
Pour soy sauce and water. Let it boil.
4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 cup water
Add bay leaves and whole peppercorn. Cover the cooking pot. Adjust to a simmer and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
3 pieces dried bay leaves, 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
Adjust the heat setting between low and medium. Add vinegar. Let it boil. Stir.
6 tablespoons white vinegar
Add the banana blossoms. Adjust the heat to the lowest setting. Continue to cook for 30 minutes.
100 grams banana blossoms
Add brown sugar and season with Maggi Magic Sarap.
¼ cup brown sugar, 4 grams Maggi Magic Sarap
Serve hot. Share and enjoy!

Notes

Effects of Using Different Types of Vinegar in Paksiw na Baboy

If you use a different type of vinegar in your Paksiw na Baboy recipe, the flavor of the dish will vary based on the vinegar you select. For instance, apple cider vinegar has a milder, slightly fruity taste that can change the dish's tanginess and overall flavor. Rice vinegar is less acidic and has a sweeter taste, which might make the dish less sharp but could add a touch of sweetness. Balsamic vinegar is much sweeter and has a richer, more complex flavor, which can greatly alter the taste of the dish. Each type of vinegar affects the flavor balance of Paksiw na Baboy, so it's important to consider the unique taste of the vinegar you choose when making a substitution.

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