Tocino (Version 2)

Name: Tocino (Version 2)
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder (cut into 1/4-inch thickness); 1 tablespoon salt (dissolved in 1/4 cup water); 34 cup sugar; 12 head garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (optional, for tang); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 14 cup fruit juice (Pineapple or Orange); 12 teaspoon red food coloring; 1 tablespoon ground pepper; cooking oil (for frying)

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder (cut into 1/4-inch thickness)
1 tablespoon salt (dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
34 cup sugar
12 head garlic, minced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (optional, for tang)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
14 cup fruit juice (Pineapple or Orange)
12 teaspoon red food coloring
1 tablespoon ground pepper
cooking oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Mix together the marinade and dissolve the sugar completely.
2

Pour the marinade and knead it into the meat to completely absorb.
3

Cover and leave inside the refrigerator to cure for 2 - 3 days.
4

When ready to cook, mix in the vinegar (if desired), then drain excess liquid.
5

Fry in cooking oil using medium heat.