Pork Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 2 ¼ cups brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
• cooking oil
• 4 ½ pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 1 teaspoon curing salt (Prague powder #1)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut the pork into thin slices measuring about 4-inches square; smaller pieces are fine.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.