Low Fat Homemade Pork Tocino

Discover the lighter side of Filipino cuisine with our Low Fat Homemade Pork Tocino recipe! This healthier take on a traditional favorite features tender pork tenderloin marinated in a flavorful blend of pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and warm spices like garlic powder and paprika. Skipping the fatty cuts of meat and using just a touch of olive oil for cooking, this dish delivers the signature sweet-savory caramelization without the guilt. Perfectly paired with steamed rice and fried eggs, it’s an irresistibly delicious breakfast or lunch option that’s easy to prepare. With a prep time of just 15 minutes (plus marination), this recipe offers a quick and wholesome way to bring authentic Filipino flavors to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams pork tenderloin
• 120 ml pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the pork tenderloin into 1/4-inch thick slices.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and red food coloring (if using). Mix well to ensure the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Add the pork slices to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 4

When ready to cook, remove the marinated pork from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Shake off any excess marinade from the pork and place the slices into the pan in a single layer.

Step 6

Cook the pork for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and caramelized. Adjust the heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Step 7

Once cooked, transfer the tocino to a serving platter. Serve immediately with steamed rice and fried eggs for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(733.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.0

Total Fat 31.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 340mg	0%
Sodium 4040.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 43.6g
Protein 126.9g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 92.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2685.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 51.3%

Carbs: 20.2%