Paksiw na Pata (Pig's Feet Stew)

Ingredients

• 3.25 pounds pig's feet , rinsed and patted dry
• 1.5 cups vinegar
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.33 cups soy sauce
• 1 onion , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns , crushed
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 3 bays leaves
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine pig's feet, vinegar, water, soy sauce, onion, garlic, peppercorns, sugar, bay leaves, and salt in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Allow to boil, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender, pulls away easily from bones, and liquid thickens, about 1 hour. Serve hot over rice, if desired.