Tocino (Version 6)
Version 6
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄3cup brown sugar
- 1⁄3cup white sugar
- 1 1⁄2tablespoons kosher salt
- 1tablespoon powdered beets
- 1tablespoon anisette
- 3⁄4
- 4lbs pork shoulder (cut into 1/4-inch slices) or 4 lbs boston butt (cut into 1/4-inch slices)
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DIRECTIONS
- In a food processor, mix together all the ingredients except the pork. The mixture should be evenly mixed without lumps.
- Massage the pork slices with the mixture made in the food processor. Ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- 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.
- To cook: In a large skillet, add the pork with 1/4 cup of water and 3 tablespoons of oil.
- Cook on medium high heat until all water evaporates and all that is left is the oil.
- Fry the pork in the leftover until pork turns a dark red color and it is slightly charred.
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