Homemade Pork Tocino

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinating Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    433 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Filipino

Homemade Pork Tocino

Pork Tocino is a Filipino dish cured in sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic. It's typically served with garlic fried rice and eggs for a delicious breakfast treat!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pork butt, sliced to ¼-inch thick
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 drops Red food coloring
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine pork, sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, and red food coloring. Massage meat with curing mixture until well-distributed and evenly colored.
  2. Store in a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate overnight to cure.
  3. In a pan over medium heat, add pork including marinade and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
  4. Lower heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through, adding more water in ½ cup increments as needed. 
  5. When water is completely absorbed and meat is tender, add oil and cook, stirring regularly, until meat caramelizes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a tender chew, slice the pork across the grain.
  • Not a fan of food coloring? Substitute about 1 teaspoon atsuete powder or ¼ cup of banana ketchup.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 142g Calories 433kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 25.8g (9%) Protein 26.6g (53%) Fat 24.8g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 949mg (40%) Potassium 385mg (11%) Sugar 25.3g (51%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 433 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 142g
Calories 433kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 25.8g 9%
Protein 26.6g 53%
Fat 24.8g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 949mg 40%
Potassium 385mg 8%
Sugar 25.3g 51%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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