Keto Tocino Recipe (Sweet Cured Pork)

Tocino is a sweet cured meat typically served as Filipino breakfast. Try this easy and simple pork tocino recipe for that sweet, savory and tender tocino.

Prep Time1 hr  Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino

Keyword: Keto tocino, tocino recipe

Servings: 6  Calories: kcal  

Author: Alan Robertson

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork (butt, shoulder, ham or belly) – cut into ¼ inch thin
• 1/4 cup brown sweetener (I use Lakanto)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 3 cloves garlic – finely minced
• 1 tablespoon amino (coconut or regular)
• 2 tablespoon apple cider Vinegar  
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoons finely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon almond flour (optional)
• Sugar free Ketchup for coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a big bowl, combine all ingredients except for the pork slices. Mix until well blended.
2. Add the pork and mix using the hand, use hand gloves to avoid stains. Mix for several minutes to an hour.
3. Transfer to a container with a cover and let it sit overnight on the counter.
4. Mix again for a couple of times before putting in the fridge. Cure for 24 hours or up to 3 days. Can be frozen afterwards and stored longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 80g | Fiber: 0g | Net Carbs 1

Note: this is without the almond flour or ketchup included | Sugar alcohol is 8g per serving, to cut total carbs add 2 TBSP of the brown sugar instead of ¼ cup and its only 5 total carbs