Tocino (Version 7) Recipe

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Tocino (Version 7)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 -3 drops red food coloring
  • oil

Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine pork, sugar, salt, garlic and red food coloring.
  2. Massage curing mixture on meat until well-distributed and pork slices are evenly colored.
  3. Store in a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate 1 or 2 days to cure.
  4. In a pan, place pork including marinade and enough water to cover.
  5. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until meat is tender and cooked through, adding more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed.
  6. When water is completely absorbed, add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil and cook, stirring regularly, until meat caramelizes.
  7. Serve with rice and fried eggs, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 232.81 Kcal (975 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.82g 10%
Cholesterol 68.03mg 23%
Sodium 1237.8mg 52%
Potassium 404.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.18g 7%
Sugars 19.63g 79%
Dietary Fiber 0.15g 1%
Protein 21.82g 44%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 18.1mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.71 Kcal (706 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.94g 10%
Cholesterol 49.3mg 23%
Sodium 897.01mg 52%
Potassium 292.97mg 9%
Total Carbs 15.35g 7%
Sugars 14.23g 79%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 1%
Protein 15.81g 44%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 13.1mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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