Lechon Paksiw

Description
Filipinos love to indulge in lechon, or a whole roasted pig. Here's a smart way to use leftovers from lechon: turn the extra pork into a lechon paksiw. This lechon paksiw recipe uses leftover lechon sauce, tangy vinegar, and black peppercorns to make a sauce that the leftover lechon can simmer in.

Ingredients

 * 4 lbs. leftover lechon or lechon kawali
 * 3 cups lechon sauce or 2 bottles store-bought, real lechon sauce
 * 2 cups beef stock
 * 6 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
 * 2 large onions, chopped or minced
 * 1 tsp whole peppercorns
 * 8 pieces dried bay leaves
 * ½ cup soy sauce
 * ¾ cup white vinegar
 * ¾ cup white sugar
 * salt, to taste
 * black pepper, to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat canola oil over medium heat in a fresh, large pot.
 * 2) Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, bay leaf, and peppercorns for 1 minute.
 * 3) Add the vinegar and allow to boil for 2 minutes.
 * 4) Add the lechon and cook for another 2 minutes.
 * 5) Add the lechon sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
 * 6) Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes.
 * 7) Season to taste as desired.
 * 8) Remove bay leaves before serving