In Spain, Tocino means Bacon. It is made with a fatty Pork Belly, often salted and cured. Here in the Philipines, Tocino is the typical sweetened, cured, red meat often served for breakfast. “Tosilog” (Tocino, Sinangag and Itlog) is a popular combo found everywhere. This recipe is one of the best “Pambaon” for kids.
Ingredients
1kilo Pork Belly or Pork Shoulder, sliced 1 cm thin
1cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Pineapple Juice
2 Tbsp Anisado Wine or Chinese Wine
2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
¼ cup Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Salt
1 Tbsp Pepper
2-3 Tbsp Pepper
Procedure
In a bowl, make the marinade and combine the garlic, pineapple juice, anisado wine, soy sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Mix until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
Add in the pork slices and mix. Place in the refrigerator and cure for 2-3 days.
When ready to fry, drain pork slices. Heat up the oil and fry in batches until it caramelizes.
Serve it over rice and egg with vinegar as you dipping sauce.
Recipe by Maputing Cooking at https://maputingcooking.com/recipe/filipino-breakfast-tosilog/