20-Min Crispy Pata
Pork leg pressure-cooked until tender, then pan-fried until the skin crackles and the edges are golden. Served with a tangy Filipino dipping sauce for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 2 lb pork leg (pata), skin-on, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Add pork, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and water to instant pot.
- 2
Seal and pressure cook on high for 12 minutes. Quick-release steam.
- 3
Drain pork well. Pat skin dry with paper towels.
- 4
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 5
Fry pork skin-side down 4–5 minutes until skin blisters and browns.
- 6
Flip and fry 2 minutes more until edges crisp. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- instant pot or pressure cooker
- 12-inch stainless steel skillet
- paper towels
- tongs
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