Pata Hamonado is a popular dish in the Philippines and is often served at special occasions and gatherings. It is also a favorite among Filipinos living abroad. The dish is a great way to enjoy pork hock in a delicious and flavorful way.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• 1 pork pata (hock) front
• 3 cups pineapple juice
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 250 grams tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

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Cooking Procedures:

Step 1

Deep fry pork pata until golden brown. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a deep cooking pot and sauté the garlic and onions.

Step 3

Now add the tomato sauce and the whole peppercorn and stir.

Step 4

Add the pork pata and cook all the sides for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the pineapple juice and water. Let boil.

Step 6

Add the soy sauce, cover, and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes.

Step 7

Add water, if needed. Put in the brown sugar and stir.

Step 8

Now add the salt and let the liquid evaporate until the sauce is thick enough.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving plate and top with pineapple slice and serve.

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-Maurice de Vlaminck

Try this dish too: Pinoy Pork Adobo Recipe

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