Paksiw na pata with Pineapple

 

Ingredients

•  3 lbs. pork or ham hock (pata), slice crossive
• 1 (8 oz) can pineapple chunks
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 8 cups water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
•  4 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 pack (1 oz) dried banana blossoms, washed and soaked in water
• 4 to 6 pieces bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole peppercorn
• 1 pieces beef cube (optional)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• salt to taste