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Filipino Pork Tocino

Sweet and Savory Filipino Pork Tocino for Breakfast Bliss

Filipino Pork Tocino is a delightful breakfast dish that combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for elevating your morning.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 cup pineapple juice or water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar white or cane
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • red food coloring optional
Pork
  • 2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
Serving Suggestions
  • garlic fried rice classic pairing
  • sunny-side-up egg for traditional breakfast

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • non-stick pan
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together ½ cup brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, ¼ cup pineapple juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and red food coloring if desired until smooth.
  2. Thinly slice your pork shoulder or pork butt, and marinate it by tossing to coat in the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap or place in a sealable bag, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the marinated pork to the heated pan with any leftover marinade, and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
  5. Stir the pork occasionally, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and sticks to the pork, ensuring it is cooked through.
  6. Remove from heat, let sit for a minute, and serve hot with garlic rice and a sunny-side-up egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Marinate longer for maximum flavor. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding. Monitor the heat for best results.

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