Homemade Pork Tocino
Ditch store-bought and make your own pork tocino at home with simple pantry ingredients and without preservatives. The result? Juicy, tender pork with a sticky-sweet glaze perfect for all-day breakfast!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork butt sliced to ¼-inch thick
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 drops red food coloring optional
- ½ cup pineapple juice optional
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine pork, brown sugar, salt, garlic, and pepper. Massage thoroughly until the seasonings are well dissolved and incorporated.
- Add red food coloring and continue to mix until evenly colored. Add pineapple juice and mix.
- Store in a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate overnight to cure.
- In a pan over medium heat, add pork including marinade and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through, adding more water in ½ cup increments as needed.
- When water is completely absorbed and meat is tender, add oil and cook, stirring regularly, until meat caramelizes. Serve hot.
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Notes
- Not a fan of food coloring? Substitute about 1 teaspoon of atsuete powder or ¼ cup of banana ketchup.
- If using pineapple juice, limit the cure to 12 to 24 hours, as the acids might break down the proteins, resulting in a mushy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 142g | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg