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Pork Tocino

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

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until pork is tender.

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What is Pork Tocino?

Sweet and savory Filipino cured pork sliced thin, cured in a garlic and pineapple marinade, then simmered and fried until golden and caramelized. This reference files it under Filipino breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Pork Tocino reach?

For Pork Tocino, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Does Pork Tocino contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Pork Tocino?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 26 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 24 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 850 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

Which part of Pork Tocino can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 2. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 24 hours: "Add 2 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder to the cure mixture, toss well, and refrigerate covered for at least 24 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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