Asadong baboy

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kilo pork belly, shoulder, or loin
• 2 tsp five spice powder
• ½ cup soy sauce
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic minced
• 1 pc bay leaf
• 1 pc star anise
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 medium-sized potatoes (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Combine the soy sauce, five spice powder, garlic, and salt. Then mix well.
2. Marinate the pork in the combined mixture for at least 1 hour.
3. Heat a cooking pot, then put in the pork along with the marinade and water. Then let it boil.
4. Add bay leaf and star anise.
5. Add brown sugar and stir to distribute evenly.
6. Simmer for about 40 minutes, flipping the meat after 20 minutes or so to tenderize the other side.
7. If the sauce dries and pork isn’t done yet, add more water. Boil over low fire until sauce thickens.
8. Turn off the heat and remove the meat from the cooking pot.
9. Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes, then slice.
10. Transfer to a serving plate and top with the thick sauce.
11. Serve with hot rice.