Pork Tocino (Sweet Cured Pork)

Ingredients

• 1 pound Pork Shoulder (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Pineapple Juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil (e.g., canola)

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 pound of pork shoulder (thinly sliced), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 4 cloves of garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir everything together until the pork is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
2. 2Place a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Allow the skillet to heat up for 1-2 minutes.
3. 3Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil to the heated skillet. Let the oil heat for about 30 seconds until it shimmers.
4. 4Carefully add the marinated pork slices to the hot skillet in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook the pork in batches. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until the pork is caramelized and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
5. 5Remove the cooked pork from the skillet and place it on a plate. If you cooked in batches, repeat step 4 with the remaining pork.
6. 6Serve the Pork Tocino hot, ideally with garlic fried rice.

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