Fried Pork Knuckles with Garlic Vinegar Sauce

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Golden-brown pork knuckles coated in a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce, with a perfect crisp exterior and tender interior. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs pork knuckles, cooking oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs pork knuckles in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork knuckles and fry for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown and crisp on all sides.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar. Pour mixture over fried pork knuckles and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat evenly.

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