Braised Pork Belly

I was at the grocery the other day with the intention of buying Dungeness crab and only crab. On the way to the seafood section, I had to pass by the meat area. I caught a glimpse of the pork belly and just couldn't resist...Rrrrrrr

Ingredients:

2 lbs Pork belly cut into 2" cubes

1/3 C cane vinegar

1/4 C soy sauce

8 cloves garlic, peeled & pounded

2 dried bay leaves

1/8 t dried oregano

1/4 t peppercorns, cracked

1T golden brown sugar

1/4 C water

1 t salt

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a pot. Marinate for 30 minutes

Bring to a boil without stirring, lower heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes

Stir, continue cooking uncovered for another 30 minutes or until pork is fork tender

Separate pork & garlic from sauce and fry in a skillet until toasted

Add sauce to meat. Serve