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Tocino Recipe (Sweet Cured Pork)
Tocino is a sweet cured meat typically served as Filipino breakfast. Try this easy and simple pork tocino recipe for that sweet, savory and tender tocino.
Prep Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Filipino
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork (butt, shoulder, ham or belly) - cut into ¼ inch thin
- 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, (pineapple, apple) (optional)
- ½ tablespoons finely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rice flour (optional)
- natural red food color (optional)
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
1990mg
(83%)
Potassium
383mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin C
2.2mg
(2%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% 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.