I have a problem with the vinegar, what kind is used? I have been told that white vinegar is to harsh and to use palm vinegar not white vinegar. What is your input on this.

Use coconut vinegar .. its what they use in the philippines, and it adds a wonder ful flavor. Not harsh at all. Its available in some asian food stores

You can also use white cider vinegar, that's the way my Philipino friend showed me.

Used white white distilled vinegar, cam out fine and I am Filipino. I didn't crush the the peppercorns.

Fantastic recipe. For those who do not like the high salt content in Soy Sauce... there is now a substitute for Soy - which I use all the time... Coconut Liquid Amino's... found bottled near the Soy Sauce in stores. Brand name "Bragg"... You cannot tell the difference!