Tocino Version 5 Recipes

HOMEMADE PORK TOCINO

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine pork, sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, and red food coloring. Massage meat with curing mixture until well-distributed and evenly colored.
• 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 1/2 cup increments as needed.
• When water is completely absorbed and meat is tender, add oil and cook, stirring regularly, until meat caramelizes. Serve hot.

TOCINO (FILIPINO)

Steps:

• mix all ingredients together in a large container with a lid.
• Adjust coloring as desired.(i prefer my tocino to look a bit more bold).
• Allow to stand in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to allow flavors to permeate meat.
• It can also be stored in the freezer for later use.
• To prepare, place in a wide and deep skillet with around two cups of water. Simmer until meat is tender and water has evaporated.
• Add 2 to 3 tbsps oil and continue to cook until meat has caramelized, moving in pan regularly to prevent from burning.