Boil the pork ribs for 20 minutes. Discard water and wash the meat thoroughly. Drain and set aside.
Saute garlic, onion, whole black pepper and powdered black pepper in olive oil. Add the pork ribs and saute for 3 minutes.
Add the vinegar and salt. Cover for 5 minutes or until the vinegar evaporates.
Add water and simmer until the pork ribs is fork tender.
Add the soy sauce and stir for a minute. Then, add the white vinegar and bayleaf, and cover. simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. Reduce the sauce to desired level.