Pork Adobo (Adobong Baboy)

2 lbs/900g pork loin, cut into 2 inch (5.1 cm) cubes

2/3 cup soy sauce

2/3 cup vinegar

10 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed

1 tsp crushed black peppercorns

1 onion, peeled and quartered

1 bay leaf

1/2 tsp sugar, or to taste

steamed white rice (to accompany the adobo, if desired)