Tocino Recipe (Sweet Cured Pork)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Tocino Recipe (Sweet Cured Pork)
Description
This Tocino recipe involves marinating thin pork slices in a mixture of brown sugar, salt, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, and optionally fruit juice such as pineapple or apple. The marinade imparts a characteristic sweet and mildly tangy flavor while tenderizing the meat. Rice flour and red food coloring can be added optionally to affect texture and appearance.
The marination process starts with mixing the marinade well before coating the pork slices thoroughly. The pork is left at room temperature initially for enzyme activity, then refrigerated for 24 hours up to three days to fully develop flavor and cure. This preparation is typical for sweet Filipino-style cured pork.
After curing, the meat can be cooked by frying or other methods, or frozen for longer storage. The key is ensuring the pork slices are thin to allow even curing and absorption of flavors for a tender finish. The balance of sweetness, saltiness, and mild acidity defines this traditional tocino.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork cut into ¼ inch thin, butt, shoulder, ham or belly
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 3 cloves garlic - finely minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup fruit juice optional, pineapple or apple
- ½ tablespoons black pepper finely ground
- 1 tablespoon rice flour (optional)
- red food coloring optional, natural
Instructions
- In a big bowl, combine all ingredients except for the pork slices. Mix until well blended.
- Add the pork and mix using the hand, use hand gloves to avoid stains. Mix for several minutes to an hour.
- Transfer to a container with a cover and let it sit overnight on the counter.
- Mix again for a couple of times before putting in the fridge. Cure for 24 hours or up to 3 days. Can be frozen afterwards and stored longer.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1990mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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