Tocino
Try this easy and simple recipe for that sweet, savory and tender tocino. Cook up this up for breakfast and serve it with garlic rice and a fried egg for a hefty breakfast that'll help you power through the rest of the day.
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Ingredients
- 1 kilo pork shoulder
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- red food coloring optional
Instructions
Preparing and Curing Pork
- Cut pork shoulder into thin slices approximately ¼ inch thick.
- In a bowl. Combine pork, salt, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix well to cover the pork with the marinate. Transfer in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator to cure for 5 days. Take out from the fridge on the 2nd day and briefly mix and return to the fridge.
How to cook Tocino
- In a non -stick pan, simmer pork in a pan enough water. When pan is almost dry and marinade is syrupy, stir frequently to allow meat to caramelize evenly. (You can add 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable or coconut oil since meat is lean.) Once meat has caramelized, remove from heat. Serve and Enjoy. Bon Appetit!