Lechon Paksiw

Ingredients:

• lechon (leftover), chopped 
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced 
• 1 onion, sliced 
• 1/3 cup vinegar 
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce 
• 1 tsp. peppercorns 
• 1/3 cup brown sugar 
• 2 bay leaves 
• 1 tsp. salt 
• 5 cups water 
• 3 cups lechon sauce 
• cooking oil 

LECHON PAKSIW PROCEDURES:

1. In a saucepan saute onion and garlic in cooking oil.

2. Add the chopped lechon. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

3. Then add the water. Bring to a boil.

4. Add all the ingredients except the bay leaves, brown sugar and lechon sauce. Stir well.

5. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Pour in the lechon sauce and brown sugar. Add more water if necessary.

7. Add the bay leaves. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

8. Serve hot with steamed rice.