Pocherong Pata
Pocherong Pata is a Filipino dish featuring tender pork hocks cooked in a flavorful broth with vegetables, creating a hearty and delicious meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 696kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pc whole pork pata chopped
- 1 head cabbage chopped
- 2 bunches pechay trimmed
- 50 grams baguio beans
- 1 pc potato sliced
- 2 pcs saba bananas sliced
- 1 small can pork and beans
- 1 Tbsp. patis
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp. whole black peppercorns
- 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
Instructions
How to Cook Pocherong Pata
- Wash and drain the chopped pork pata in running water. Boil the pata for a few minutes then discard the water.
- Then refill the pot with water just enough to cover the meat. Add salt and peppercorns then boil until tender.
- Remove from broth and set aside. Reserve the broth to be used later.
- Fry the potatoes and saba bananas in 3 Tbsp. cooking oil until brown. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add patis and simmer in low heat for 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and stir. Add the pre-boiled pork pata and stir for a minute.
- Add the broth from the boiled pork pata and the pork cube. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the saba bananas and potatoes and simmer again for 1 minute. Then add pork and beans, baguio beans, cabbage and pechay.
- Simmer until the veggies are cooked. Turn off heat and serve hot.
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Notes
Cooking Tips for Pocherong Pata:
- Preparing the pork pata: Before cooking the pork hocks, make sure to wash them thoroughly under running water to remove any impurities. This step helps ensure clean and flavorful meat for your Pocherong Pata.
- Slow simmering for tender meat: To achieve tender and succulent pork hocks, simmer them over low heat for an extended period. This slow cooking method allows the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Balancing flavors with seasonings: While cooking the Pocherong Pata, pay attention to the balance of flavors. Adjust the amount of salt, peppercorns, and other seasonings according to your taste preferences. Remember to taste and adjust as needed to create a well-rounded and delicious dish.