Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Pork Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)
Sweet-cured pork known for its sweet and savory flavors with a signature reddish color from annatto.
Equipment
Skillet
Ingredients
2 pounds skinless pork belly or shoulder thinly sliced (see note)
4 garlic cloves minced & mashed to a paste
⅓ cup pineapple juice sub: apple or orange juice
1-2 teaspoons annatto powder see note
1 tablespoon soy sauce
⅔ cup granulated sugar sub: brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt (use half for table salt)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely mince the garlic, gather them into a pile, and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them. Place the flat side of the knife's blade on top of the garlic and glide it back and forth, mashing it into a paste-like consistency.
2. Warm the pineapple juice in the microwave, then dissolve the annatto powder.
3. Add the remaining marinade ingredients: mashed garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well.
4. Place the meat in a container or a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the meat, coating each slice evenly.
5. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least overnight or up to 3 days. If you plan to cook it later, freeze it to extend its shelf life.
6. To fry them, arrange them in a single layer in a skillet. Add about ¼ inch of water and partially cook them covered over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Flip them halfway.
7. Uncover and allow the remaining water to evaporate. Adjust the amount of oil based on the type of meat used, adding more if necessary.
8. Constantly move the slices while caramelizing the outside for 3-5 minutes to prevent burning.
9. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. Serve and enjoy!
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Pork Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)
Sweet-cured pork known for its sweet and savory flavors with a signature reddish color from annatto.
Equipment
Skillet
Ingredients
2 pounds skinless pork belly or shoulder thinly sliced (see note)
4 garlic cloves minced & mashed to a paste
⅓ cup pineapple juice sub: apple or orange juice
1-2 teaspoons annatto powder see note
1 tablespoon soy sauce
⅔ cup granulated sugar sub: brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt (use half for table salt)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Finely mince the garlic, gather them into a pile, and sprinkle a pinch of salt over them. Place the flat side of the knife's blade on top of the garlic and glide it back and forth, mashing it into a paste-like consistency.
2. Warm the pineapple juice in the microwave, then dissolve the annatto powder.
3. Add the remaining marinade ingredients: mashed garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and ground pepper. Mix well.
4. Place the meat in a container or a resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the meat, coating each slice evenly.
5. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least overnight or up to 3 days. If you plan to cook it later, freeze it to extend its shelf life.
6. To fry them, arrange them in a single layer in a skillet. Add about ¼ inch of water and partially cook them covered over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Flip them halfway.
7. Uncover and allow the remaining water to evaporate. Adjust the amount of oil based on the type of meat used, adding more if necessary.
8. Constantly move the slices while caramelizing the outside for 3-5 minutes to prevent burning.
9. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to 👍 LIKE, leave a 💬 COMMENT below, and ❤️ SUBSCRIBE to my channel! If you like it so much, please feel free to 🤝 SHARE this video too.
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Hello! My name is Nora. I'm here to share authentic Filipino recipes and foreign-inspired dishes beloved by Filipinos. Browse through recipes and learn how to recreate them with easy-to-find ingredients, detailed instructions with photos, and cooking videos.
#PorkTocino #TocinoRecipe #FilipinoBreakfast #Tosilog #RecipesByNora #FilipinoFood #CuredPork
