Crispy Pata Recipe - Deep-Fried Pork Knuckle | Panlasang Pinoy

Ingredients

• 1 whole pork leg (pata), about 2-3 lbs
• 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns
• 5 dried bay leaves (laurel)
• 1 head garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Water for boiling
• Cooking oil for deep frying
• 1/2 cup vinegar (for dipping sauce)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (for dipping sauce)
• 2 bird's eye chili, chopped (for dipping sauce)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (for dipping sauce)