1-1/2 lbs pork shoulder or butt, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup vinegar
2 Tbsps soy sauce
1 tsp salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small bay leaf
1/4 tsp pepper
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsps cooking oil

Combine all ingredients except cooking oil in a pot and let
stand for at least 30 minutes.

Simmer covered for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Drain and
reserve sauce.

Heat cooking oil in skillet. Brown meat on all sides. Transfer
to a serving dish.

Pour off all remaining oil from skillet. Add reserved sauce and
cook for a minute or two, scraping all browned bits sticking to the
pan. Pour sauce over meat and serve.

[Variation: May be done with chicken or a combination of chicken
and pork. Beef or chicken livers may be added too if desired].

Serves 4-6 people.