Tocino Breakfast Plate

Name: Tocino Breakfast Plate
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 6 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp salt; 6 garlic cloves (for cure), minced; 1/2 tsp annatto powder (or 1 tsp paprika for color); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola); 4 cups day-old cooked white rice; 5 garlic cloves (for rice), minced; 4 large eggs; 2 tbsp neutral oil (for rice); 3 green onions, sliced; as needed white cane vinegar or distilled white vinegar (for serving)

40 minEasyServes 4520 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopStandardHigh ProteinCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, thinly sliced
6 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
6 garlic cloves (for cure), minced
1/2 tsp annatto powder (or 1 tsp paprika for color)
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
4 cups day-old cooked white rice
5 garlic cloves (for rice), minced
4 large eggs
2 tbsp neutral oil (for rice)
3 green onions, sliced
as needed white cane vinegar or distilled white vinegar (for serving)

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs thinly sliced pork shoulder with 6 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt, 6 minced garlic cloves (for cure), 1/2 tsp annatto powder (or 1 tsp paprika for color), and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Mix well so every slice is coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to cure.
2

To make garlic rice: heat 2 tbsp neutral oil (for rice) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 5 minced garlic cloves (for rice) and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Add 4 cups day-old cooked white rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season lightly with salt. Set aside and keep warm.
3

Heat 3 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or canola) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cured pork in a single layer (work in batches). Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. The sugary cure will brown quickly; watch closely to avoid burning.
4

In the same pan, fry the 4 large eggs to your liking (sunny-side up is traditional).
5

Serve the tocino over garlic rice with the fried egg alongside, topped with 3 sliced green onions. Offer white cane vinegar or distilled white vinegar (for serving) on the side for dipping.

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Questions

What is Tocino Breakfast Plate?

A beloved Filipino breakfast of sweet cured pork slices pan-fried until caramelized and slightly sticky, served with garlic fried rice and a fried egg. Plan ahead: the pork needs to cure overnight in the refrigerator. This reference files it under Filipino breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Tocino Breakfast Plate?

As written, 40 minutes: 20 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 1, overnight, or about 8 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What internal temperature should Tocino Breakfast Plate reach?

For Tocino Breakfast Plate, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of achiote in Tocino Breakfast Plate?

The entry for Tocino Breakfast Plate calls for 1/2 tsp annatto powder (or 1 tsp paprika for color). In its place: Mix paprika with a pinch of turmeric and a few drops of vinegar for the color and mild earthiness.

Does Tocino Breakfast Plate contain soy?

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

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