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85 from 51 votes

Homemade Pork Tocino

Pork Tocino is a hearty Filipino dish served for breakfast with a sunny side up
eggs and garlic fried rice. Sweet and garlicky, it's sure to be a family favorite.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Marinating Time8 hrs
Total Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: burong babi, cured meat, tocino

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 433kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients
 2 pounds pork butt, sliced to 1/4-inch thick
 1 cup sugar
 1 tablespoon salt
 1 tablespoon garlic powder
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 2 drops red food coloring
 1 cup water
 2 tablespoons canola oil

Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine pork, sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, and red food coloring.
Massage meat with curing mixture until well-distributed and evenly colored.
2. Store in a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate overnight to cure.
3. In a pan over medium heat, add pork including marinade and enough water to
cover. Bring to a boil.
4. Lower heat, cover and simmer until meat is tender and cooked through, adding
more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.
5. When water is completely absorbed and meat is tender, add oil and cook, stirring
regularly, until meat caramelizes. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 142g | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.8g | Protein: 26.6g | Fat: 24.8g | Sat
urated
Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 385mg | Sugar: 25.3g | Vitami
n C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.6mg