Tocino

Tocino is one of the three pillars of the classic Filipino breakfast trio 'tocilog' (tocino, sinangag, itlog). These sweet, garlic-cured pork slices are caramelized in a pan until the edges char and the sugary marinade turns into a sticky, glossy glaze. The process of making tocino at home involves curing thin pork slices in a mixture of sugar, salt, garlic, and annatto for at least a day, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.