how to cook tocino

Do you love the taste of bacon but don’t eat pork? Or maybe you’re looking for a new breakfast option. If so, tocino is a great choice! This cured meat is like bacon but made with pork shoulder instead of belly. It’s easy to make at home and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Keep reading for tips on how to cook tocino and some delicious recipes to try.

What is Tocino?

–Tocino is cured pork that’s like bacon. However, it is made with leaner meat than bacon and doesn’t contain as much fat. It also has an additional sweetness from the sugar in the marinade. The word “tocino” comes from Spanish and means “bacon.” It can be sliced thick or thin depending on your preference, but either way it should be crispy on the edges and chewy in the middle.

How to cook tocino or cured pork?

There are a few ways that you can cook tocino, including pan frying and deep frying.

-Pan Frying Tocino For this method, place your tocino in a pan over medium heat. Cook both sides of the meat until it is crispy and golden brown. It should take about four minutes on each side. Stir the meat around throughout cooking so that it cooks evenly.

-Deep Frying Tocino To deep fry your tocino, place it in a pot of oil over medium heat. Cook the meat on each side for about four minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot so that the oil is completely submerged with pork. This will lower the risk of your tocino becoming greasy.

There are many different delicious ways to prepare this cured meat. Try these recipes at home:

1) Grilled Tocino Recipe                         

-This recipe can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course! It’s very easy to cook, since all you need is a grill and aluminum foil! Place bacon-sized pieces of marinated pork shoulder on a piece of aluminum foil and grill the meat over medium-high heat. After six minutes, rotate each slice 90 degrees. Repeat this process until both sides are crispy and golden brown. You can also wrap your tocino in other ingredients like cabbage or spinach before grilling for added flavor and texture!

2) Tocino and Egg Sandwich                         

-This is a great breakfast option that’s easy to make at home! Mix egg, milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley flakes and onion flakes to create your egg batter. Dip thinly sliced pieces of marinated pork shoulder into the egg mixture for about two minutes per side. Cook until both sides are browned and crispy. Serve on a toasted English muffin with melted cheese, fresh tomato slices and fried egg for an easy yet delicious breakfast.

3) Tocino Hitogs Recipe                           

-This is another great appetizer or main course option that’s very quick to make! You can also serve your tocino in lettuce cups if you prefer not to eat it on its own. Combine chopped red onion, tomatoes, cilantro leaves, crushed garlic cloves and salt in a bowl. Place your bacon-sized pieces of pork shoulder on top of this mixture so that the meat covers the vegetables. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator so that it marinates together. some bread slices until crispy brown. Serve your tocino hitogs on top of these slices for an easy appetizer.

4) Tocino Pizza Recipe                          

-This recipe is a great way to turn your tocino into a fun appetizer or main course! Spread tomato sauce onto your pizza dough before adding slices of marinated pork shoulder. Depending on the type of pizza you prefer, add different ingredients like fresh cherry tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and bell peppers. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes at 400°F until the crust turns golden brown.

5) Tocino Skewers Recipe                        

-These skewers are perfect for serving at summer barbecues! Cut bacon-sized pieces of marinated pork shoulder into cubes. Thread them onto bamboo skewers alternately with pineapple chunks and green bell pepper. Grill over medium heat until the pork is golden brown. Add a little soy sauce or barbecue sauce to enhance flavor.

6) Tocino Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe                  

-These stuffed bell peppers are great options for vegetarians! Cut three green bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove their seeds. Blanch or parboil these pepper halves for about four minutes before draining them. Mix ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic cloves, tomato paste, parsley flakes and salt in a bowl. Stuff the meat mixture into each pepper half before placing on an aluminum foil sheet. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes or until the filling is cooked through completely.

7) Tocino Fried Rice Recipe                                                  

-This traditional Filipino recipe is made using leftovers from the previous night’s dinner. Just sauté chopped bacon or tocino in a pan with oil until crispy brown. Add cooked white rice and soy sauce, then stir well. For added flavor, you can also add chopped onions, peas, carrots and raisins to your fried rice mixture!

8)Tocino Salad Recipe                                                      

-Another great option for leftovers from last night’s dinner! Shred the marinated pork shoulder before mixing it with chopped cabbage or lettuce leaves, cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle vinegar or soy sauce on top for added flavor before serving everything together on a plate. You can also serve your tocino with sauce made from ketchup, soy sauce and vinegar.

Conclusions:               

-Tocino is a sweet and delicious way to turn your leftover pork shoulder into a unique meal that’s also very nutritious. You can serve different types of tocino in various ways, from cooked in your favorite sauce to wrapped in other ingredients. No matter which recipe you choose, you’ll enjoy the flavor and taste of this traditional dish!