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Pork tocino

Sweet cured Filipino pork slices, pan-fried until caramelized and served with garlic rice and egg (tosilog).

Time
30min
Steps
5
Pork tocino, photographed from above

Ingredients

4 servings

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Allergens

Contains egg, wheat and soy.

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    Nothing beyond a knife, a board and the usual pots and pans.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Rub pork with the cure and refrigerate 2–3 days in a sealed bag.

    2. 2

      Put slices in a pan with 60 ml water and simmer until dry.

    3. 3

      Add a little oil and fry until caramelized at the edges and cooked through, 63°C (145°F).

    4. 4

      Watch closely; the sugar burns fast.

    5. 5

      Serve with garlic rice and fried eggs.

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