Hard
Filipino
Crispy Pata
Deep-fried pork knuckles with crispy skin and tender meat - ultimate Filipino indulgence.
140
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Gluten-Free
Keto
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
110 min
Cook Time
140 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
2.00 pieces
Pork hocks
about 2 lbs each
5.00
Bay leaves
1.00 tbsp
Peppercorns
whole
3.00 tbsp
Salt
1.00 head
Garlic
whole
1.00 large
Onion
quartered
6.00 cups
Cooking oil
for deep frying
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Boil pork hocks with seasonings for 1.5 hours until tender.
90 minutes
2
Remove and cool completely, preferably overnight.
3
Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
4
Heat oil to 350°F in large pot or wok.
5
Deep fry pork hocks until golden and crispy.
20 minutes
6
Drain on paper towels and let rest 5 minutes.
5 minutes
7
Serve with spiced vinegar dipping sauce.