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Homemade Pork Tocino
This recipe earned me the Rockin’ Girl Blogger award from the Feisty Cook, Dexie. Although I’ve described the recipe in this blog previously, I’ve never really given a recipe since I don’t ever measure when I’m making this. This time around though, at Peggy’s request, I decided to measure out the marinade.
MARINADE:1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 cups brown sugar
3 Tablespoons salt
2 Tablespoons ground pepper
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
Mix all the ingredients and pour over thinly sliced (an eighth to a fourth of an inch thick) pork with a little marbling of fat. I used a two pound boneless boston butt roast and did not trim any of the fat away.
Mix the meat so it is well covered with the marinade. Let it sit, covered, in the refrigerator for five days before cooking or freezing.
I usually bag small (quart sized ziplock bags ) portions, enough for breakfast for two or four people, and freeze it.
COOK:
To cook tocino, place desired amount of marinated pork meat in a small skillet with a cover. Do not put additional water. The marinade that is still on the meat plus it’s own moisture will be enough to cook the meat. And since you presumably used a cut with a marbling of fat, you don’t need to add oil either. Put over medium heat and cover. Let it cook until all the liquid has evaporated and the tocino starts to sizzle. Keep stirring to keep it from burning. Cook until it has caramelized and brownish red in color.
If you’re using a frozen packet, put it in the skillet and start out with low heat. When the meat has defrosted and separated, turn the heat up to medium and cook as above.
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July 20th, 2007 at 2:00 am
AYAYAYAYAYAY! Thanks for posting this recipe! My heart sings for Tocino.
July 20th, 2007 at 2:46 pm
hey jules! hope you like it
July 20th, 2007 at 10:00 pm
Hi Jeanette! What a coincidence - i just made chicken tocino the other day and was thinking of blogging about it. Great mommy minds think alike eh? hehe
July 22nd, 2007 at 10:47 am
Wow! This is very similar to how I do my home-made tocino, except I don’t marinate it for 5 days. Hmmmm… will do it that way next time. Thanks for this recipe!
July 23rd, 2007 at 9:54 am
hi chateau! yep, great minds in synch
I have yet to try chicken tocino. You should post your recipe!
Hi iska! Truthfully, there have been times when my family just can’t wait that long and we’ve cooked it almost immediately after the marinade is poured over the meat
It just tastes better the longer it sits in the flavoring.
July 24th, 2007 at 3:59 am
Ala eh! Tocino din entry ko…tocinado to be exact.
though never tried tocino using your ingredients…cge next time, I will try
tita J, nasubukan mo yung talong w/ hummus?
July 24th, 2007 at 9:42 am
Ayayay, it was a bit on the dry side. Will have to tweak on my recipe first hehe. Good thing my critics are very honest - hub and the 2 kids haha
July 26th, 2007 at 1:03 am
hi! can i use white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar? what’s the difference between the 2 of them anyway, in terms of taste? thanks for sharing this recipe =)
July 26th, 2007 at 9:45 am
hi tita thessie! no, haven’t had a chance to make the eggplant/hummus. Husby wanted the eggplant in curry instead, so I have to wait to try the one with hummus.
Hey, I’ve tried making spring rolls though, it was a success! Will post soon
July 26th, 2007 at 9:46 am
hi chateau, oh, that’s too bad
Did you use breast meat? Maybe try using thighs next time? We’re just all into chicken thighs right now. hehe!
July 26th, 2007 at 9:49 am
hi newbie cook, sure, you can use white vinegar. There is only a slight difference in taste between the two vinegars. It shouldn’t matter much when you use it for this recipe. The apple cider has a slightly milder, sweeter taste, I think. The white is more acidic and straight forward.
I hope you try making your own tocino. Just remember to cook it slow so it doesn’t burn on you. Good luck!
August 3rd, 2007 at 12:23 pm
Yes, I used breast. Must use chicken thighs nga next time. I read they are a healthier alternative to red pork/beef meat anyway.
August 13th, 2007 at 8:02 am
I like this one, new for me using apple cider vinegar. For sure, mas masarap iyan. Thanks.
Musta na.
August 26th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Yummy!!! How are you, Jmom? Still cooking delicious food, I see. Has school started yet in your area? Just wanted to say HI:D haven’t visited in a while:) take care - stef
August 30th, 2007 at 8:38 am
chase,
nagugutom na lang noon ko dah….lol
my favo gyd ni, if mama makes this ay di lut-an di mahurot…..
tahnsk for sharing, i do this, i try this….hmhmhmhm
July 17th, 2008 at 12:28 am
hi jmom. i’m looking for homemade tocino recipes and i found this page on google. i’ve never made tocino before and i find your recipe interesting.
hope you don’t mind me using your recipe. will post my finished work on my blog and of course, i’ll give credit and link to this site.
thanks in advance!
July 17th, 2008 at 10:10 am
hi LadyCess, I look forward to your version. I’m flattered you want to use the recipe
September 19th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Our tocino turned out great. Thank you for this recipe! I’ll never buy the chemical-laden store-bought kind again.
October 15th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
cane samebody tell me WAT IS 1 CUP ???
October 15th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
this recept hier up for haw much KG meat (tocino) is this ?????
October 16th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Your tocino recipe was a hit here at home! I’m making our own tapa and tocino from now on. THANKS JMOM!
P.S. I used regular vinegar.
October 16th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
hi Mrs.G, you’re welcome. I’m really glad to hear it turned out well for you.
You just reminded me, I should make some more too.
November 21st, 2008 at 12:07 pm
yummy! for breakfast lunch and supper!
kastoy met la gayam ti agaramid tocino.
May 24th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
I have seen a few of your recipes now and they have all looked great, just got to convince the wife to cook a few now.
May 24th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Looks absolutely delicious and sounds wonderful. Only question is, 5 days to marinate? I would be worried about the freshness of the pork, but I am kind of a stickler about buying and cooking meat with in a couple days.
May 24th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I like anything that you can marinade and then cook. Looks so delicious. Your photos are very good too.
June 11th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
My anti-spam word was “porker”
I miss tocino. I’ve only made it once so thanks for the reminder!