Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)
Ingredients
8 8 servings (approx. 4 oz cooked meat each)
Scaled from 8 8 servings (approx. 4 oz cooked meat each)
- 2 pounds pork (butt, shoulder, ham or belly) - cut into ¼ inch thin
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 3 cloves garlic - finely minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ¼ cup fruit juice, (pineapple, apple) (optional)
- ½ tablespoons finely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rice flour (optional)
- natural red food color (optional)
Instructions
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In a big bowl, combine all ingredients except for the pork slices. Mix until well blended.
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Add the pork and mix using the hand, use hand gloves to avoid stains. Mix for several minutes to an hour.
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Transfer to a container with a cover and let it sit overnight on the counter.
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Mix again for a couple of times before putting in the fridge. Cure for 24 hours or up to 3 days. Can be frozen afterwards and stored longer.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 285 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 15 |
| Saturated fat | 5 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 9 |
| Cholesterol | 75 |
| Sodium | 840 |
| Carbohydrates | 19 |
| Fiber | 0 |
| Sugar | 18 |
| Protein | 19 |