Tocino (Version 6)

Name: Tocino (Version 6)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon powdered beets; 1 tablespoon anisette; 3/4 teaspoon pink salt (aka InstaCure, Prague Powder); 4 lbs pork shoulder (cut into 1/4-inch slices) or 4 lbs boston butt (cut into 1/4-inch slices)

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon powdered beets
1 tablespoon anisette
3/4 teaspoon pink salt (aka InstaCure, Prague Powder)
4 lbs pork shoulder (cut into 1/4-inch slices) or 4 lbs boston butt (cut into 1/4-inch slices)

Directions

1

In a food processor, mix together all the ingredients except the pork. The mixture should be evenly mixed without lumps.
2

Massage the pork slices with the mixture made in the food processor. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
3

Cover and let cure in refrigerator for 3 days. After 3 days its ready to cook. If you wish, it is now freezable at this point.
4

To cook: In a large skillet, add the pork with 1/4 cup of water and 3 tablespoons of oil.
5

Cook on medium high heat until all water evaporates and all that is left is the oil.
6

Fry the pork in the leftover until pork turns a dark red color and it is slightly charred.