Adobong Baboy

INGREDIENTS
1 kilo pork picnic or side bacon belly (cut into bite-sized cubes)
1 cup white vinegar
1 head garlic (finely chopped) portioned into two
3 pcs. laurel (bay leaves)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon peppercorn
3 tablespoons oil

PROCEDURE
In a deep skillet, brown pork in oil.
Add vinegar, soy sauce, first portion of garlic, laurel, peppercorn and water.
Bring to a boil, lower the fire and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
When it gets too dry just add 1/2 cup of water.
Cover and let simmer until pork becomes tender.
In another pan, cook remaining garlic until golden-brown.
Add pork and pour the rest of the adobe sauce.
Serve hot.