Lechon Paksiw

short and simple yet delightful

INGREDIENTS:

1 kilo lechon, cut into serving pieces
1 cup lechon sauce or 1 bottle Mang Tomas sarsa
1 head garlic, minced
2/3 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 pcs. bay leaf
pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. Combine ingredients into a thick saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until pork is tender.

Pochero

INGREDIENTS:

1 kilo beef round, cut into small cubes
5 pcs. semi ripe saging na saba, peeled and sliced 1/2inch diagonally
3 pcs. potatoes, quartered
1 small pouch tomato sauce
1 small can pork and beans
6 sitaw strings, cut 3inches long
1 small cabbage
2 heads pechay
salt and pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. Boil beef in 4-5 cups water for 1 hour or until tender. Add a pinch of salt.

2. Add tomato sauce, potatoes,saba and sitaw. Simmer until both are tender (about 5-10 minutes). Spoon out vegetables and set aside.

3. Add cabbage, and pechay. Simmer for another 3 minutes. Spoon out and set aside.

3. Empty can of pork and beans into the casserole. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until broth has become a little thick.

4. Arrange beef and vegetables in a serving bowl and serve hot.