Filipino Pork Crispy Pata Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pc whole pork leg (cleaned)
• 6 pcs dried bay leaves
• 4 pcs star anise (optional)
• 2 tbsp whole peppercorn
• 6 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 12 cups water
• 6 cups cooking oil
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed and chopped)
• 1 pc red onion (minced)
• 1 tsp sugar
• ground black pepper (to taste)