Pork Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)

Pork Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)

by Alex Velasco 1 year ago
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10 minutes
440.3 kcal
50.1 g carbs
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Description

Similar to ham or bacon, this Filipino cured pork sits in a salt and sugar brine for about 3 to 4 days before frying. It is usually served during breakfast but can be served at any meal.

Ingredients
  • 4 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curing salt (Prague powder #1)
  • cooking oil
Directions
  1. 1. Cut the pork into thin slices measuring about 4-inches square; smaller pieces are fine.
  2. 2. Stir the brown sugar, seasoned salt, garlic salt, pepper, and curing salt together in a bowl; sprinkle each of the slices of pork with the mixture. Lay the pork slices flat in a large container with a cover. Let sit in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days before using.
  3. 3. To prepare the tocino, combine the desired amount of the pork with enough water to cover in a large non-stick skillet and bring to a boil for about 5 minutes. Drain and discard the water. Dry the pan completely.
  4. 4. Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat; fry the pork slices in the hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 10 servings
calories: 440.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 50.1 g
protein: 24.9 g
saturated fat: 5.6 g
cholesterol: 81.3 mg
sodium: 1671.5 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 48 g