
Cut the pork into 1.5-inch cubes and smash the garlic.
Combine the pork, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, sugar and 1 cup water in a heavy pot. Bring to a boil without stirring for the first 2 minutes.
Cover and simmer over low heat 45 minutes until the pork is tender.
Uncover and simmer 10-15 minutes more until the sauce reduces and the pork browns slightly in its own fat. Cook the rice meanwhile.
Steam the green beans 5 minutes. Serve the pork and sauce over rice with the beans.
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