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Tocino (Filipino Bacon)

With an addictive savory sweet cure that's redolent of garlic, Tocino is a Filipino breakfast staple that's one of the key components of Tosilog. For this all-natural version, I've replaced artificial colors and preservatives with annatto seeds and juice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
3 d
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 600 grams pork shoulder
  • 40 grams coconut sugar (about ¼ cup)
  • ⅓ cup brown rice syrup
  • 20 grams garlic (3 large cloves, grated)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons celery juice (from ½ rib celery)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground annatto seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon kiwi juice (from half kiwi)

Instructions

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  1. Slice the pork shoulder against the grain into ¼-inch thick slices and then cut the slices into bite-size pieces.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, rice syrup, garlic, soy sauce, celery juice, salt, ground annatto and black pepper. Heat the mixture up in the microwave a bit if you're having trouble getting the sugar to melt. Let the brine cool to room temperature. 
  3. Add the kiwi juice and then add the sliced pork. Put some gloves on and mix the pork into the marinade. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least three days or up to a week. 
  4. To cook the Tocino, I recommend using a non-stick pan. If your pork is fatty, you won't need to add any oil, but if it's lean, you can add a bit of vegetable oil. Line the pan with an even layer of meat and turn the heat onto medium. 
  5. Some liquid will come out of the pork and start to boil. 
  6. Start flipping the meat over to evenly glaze the pork with the sauce. Repeat until there is no liquid left and the Tocino is cooked through and starting to brown. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 618mg (26%) Potassium 181mg (5%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 618mg 26%
Potassium 181mg 4%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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