Indulge in the deep, savory-sweet taste of Paksiw na Pata, a delicious Filipino stew made with slow-cooked pork hock (pata) in a tangy-sweet sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Similar to Adobo and Humba in preparation, this dish boasts fall-off-the-bone tender meat glazed in a thick, flavorful sauce.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Melt-in-your-mouth pork hock, rich in collagen for extra tenderness
✔️ Perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors
✔️ Best paired with steaming rice – a hearty, comforting meal
Though not as famous as Adobo, this dish is a hidden gem in Filipino cuisine, offering a unique taste experience. Try it today and discover a new favorite!
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Paksiw na pata recipe is similar to pork lechon paksiw. In terms of popularity, this dish is not as popular as adobo, which is a favorite of many Filipinos. Although this recipe started gaining popularity because the way it is prepared is very similar to adobo and humba. By the way, humba is a Filipino dish that originated in the Visayas region. Paksiw na pata is a must try Filipino recipe. It is soft and rich in flavor. It is best served with a serving of steaming rice.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pata slices, soy sauce, and black pepper by hand. Then marinate it for at least 1 hour.
In a pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat and add the marinated pork pata.
Cook the meat until golden brown on both sides. Set aside the fan-fried pork pata from the pan.
In the same pan, saute the garlic and onion. Return the pan-fried pata to the pan.
Add the marinade sauce, stir, and let it boil. Pour in the water and add the peppercorns and bay leaves.
Cover and simmer over low heat for an hour.
Add the vinegar and sugar and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
Add the lechon sauce, banana blossoms, and ground black pepper and stir.
Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the meat is soft and the sauce has reached the desired consistency.
Adjust the taste if necessary before serving.
It is ideally served with a serving of steaming rice.
Share and enjoy the food. Happy cooking!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.