– 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder skin and fat removed – 2 cloves garlic chopped – 1/2 cup soy sauce – 1/3 cup Filipino cane sugar vinegar or white vinegar – 1/4 cup water – 2 bay leaves – 1 tablespoon brown sugar – 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns – 1 tablespoon cornstarch – 1 tablespoon cold water