Pork Tocino

Name: Pork Tocino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup pineapple juice; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Sweet and savory Filipino cured pork sliced thin, cured in a garlic and pineapple marinade, then simmered and fried until golden and caramelized.

35 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup water
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1 tsp ground black pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt.
2

Add 2 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder to the cure mixture, toss well, and refrigerate covered for at least 24 hours.
3

Transfer cured pork and liquid into a skillet with 1 cup water over medium heat.
4

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until pork is tender.
5

Uncover, let liquid evaporate, then add 2 tbsp vegetable oil and fry pork until caramelized and internal temperature reaches 145F.

Questions

Can I make Pork Tocino gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Pork Tocino keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pork Tocino?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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