Crispy Pata

Crispy pata is a Filipino dish consisting of deep fried pig trotters or knuckles served with a soy-vinegar dip. It can be served as party fare or an everyday dish. Many restaurants serve boneless pata as a specialty. The dish is quite similar to the German Schweinshaxe.

Crispy Pata Ingredients

• 1 whole pork leg
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 can (12 ounces) 7-up or Sprite
• 6 cups + 1/4 cup water
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon peppercorns
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/3 cup salt
• 5 cups oil
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons flour