Global Table Adventure

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs pork , cut in large hunks (pork belly, shoulder, etc)
• 1 head garlic , peeled
• 1 1/2 tsp whole peppercorns , or cracked if preferred -OR-
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup water
• 6 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar , up to 1/4 cup as desired
• salt
• pepper
• light sesame oil -OR-
• peanut oil , to taste