1 1/2 lb. pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
1/3 c. vinegar
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 sm. bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. cooking oil

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

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

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

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

VARIATION: May be done with chicken or combination of chicken and pork.