Tocino (Version 7)
- 1 12 lbs pork butt (sliced to 1/4-inch thick)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 -3 drops red food coloring
- water
- oil
- In a bowl, combine pork, sugar, salt, garlic and red food coloring.
- Massage curing mixture on meat until well-distributed and pork slices are evenly colored.
- Store in a covered container or ziplock bag and refrigerate 1 or 2 days to cure.
- In a pan, place pork including marinade and enough water to cover.
- 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.
- When water is completely absorbed, add about 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil and cook, stirring regularly, until meat caramelizes.
- Serve with rice and fried eggs, if desired.
pork, sugar, salt, garlic, coloring, water, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tocino-version-7-502373 (may not work)