Recipe for Tocino: How to Cook Tocino Perfectly Every Time (2024)

• May 15, 2023
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Introduction:

Tocino is a sweet and savory Filipino dish made from cured pork. It’s a popular breakfast food in the Philippines and is usually served with garlic fried rice and eggs. Although you can buy pre-made tocino from the grocery store, nothing beats the homemade version. In this article, we will give you the perfect recipe for cooking tocino every time.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo pork shoulder, sliced thinly
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. red food coloring (optional)
  

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red food coloring (optional). Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Add the sliced pork to the bowl and mix until every piece is coated with the marinade.
3. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 24 hours. You can marinate it longer for a stronger flavor.
4. After marinating, remove the pork from the bowl and discard the excess marinade.
5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the pork slices to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. You can also grill the pork if you prefer.
6. Serve with garlic fried rice and eggs.

Tips for the Perfect Tocino:

1. Slice the pork thinly to ensure that it cooks evenly.
2. Use a non-stick pan to prevent the tocino from sticking and burning.
3. Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure that the tocino cooks properly.
4. Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the pork slices.
5. If you don’t have pineapple juice, you can use calamansi juice or vinegar as a substitute.

Health Benefits of Tocino:

While tocino is delicious, it’s important to note that it’s not the healthiest breakfast food out there. However, pork does have some nutritional benefits:

• It’s a good source of protein.
  
• It contains essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, zinc, and iron.
  
• Pork fat contains oleic acid, which is a monounsaturated fat that can help lower bad cholesterol levels.
  

Tocino is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast food that is loved by many Filipinos. With this recipe, you can make your own tocino at home and enjoy it with your family and friends. Just remember to slice the pork thinly, marinate it for at least 24 hours, and cook it properly to get the perfect tocino every time.

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