Filipino Pork Tocino: Easy Recipe for Juicy Beef Delight
This Filipino Pork Tocino recipe brings out the sweet and savory flavors that make this dish a favorite among many. Perfectly marinated, it’s both juicy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon annatto powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, pineapple juice, and annatto powder.
- Cut the pork into thin strips and add to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated pork for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve hot with rice or as part of a larger meal.
Notes
- For added sweetness, you can adjust the sugar to taste.
- It’s best to use a fatty cut of pork for juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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