Great food from the Philippines: Tocino

by Dave from The Longest Way Home ~ May 26th, 2009. Published in: Travel blog » Great food from around the world.

Tocino from the Philippines  

Pork Tocino from the Philippines (click to enlarge)

Pork Tocino from the Philippines

Tocino is usually made from pork, though it can also be made from other meats. Its a bright reddish color from being marinated in Anise wine, annatto, water, salt, sugar. Though I’ve seen vinegar being used on many an occasion. The taste is quite sweet, and a little sticky.

One of the great things about Tocino is that is can last for quite a while without refridgeration. The alcohol from the wine helps. It’s found in mid range eateries and up. A small plate will cost around 35 pesos.

This is an additional post and one of a series highlighting Great food from the Philippines

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3 Great responses to Great food from the Philippines: Tocino

  1. Get A Trip says:

    We are steadfastly printing out some of your cuisine recommendations as we will be going back to the Philippines and some of this does not seem familiar. We were there for only a short time compared to you, but we can learn from your experiences. You have been gone for over four years traveling? Incredible– you are the man–

    • Hi there, glad you are finding my articles on food from the philippines so useful. Theres lots of good food here. One just has to find it and ignore the critics! Thanks again for stopping by, and for your flattering words

  2. That made me feel hungry :P says:

    I really find your site very interesting and useful. I even bookmark it on my Home. We usually travel to other countries during our vacation time but I don’t just go for the sites and experiences but also for the local cuisine :D Thanks for making this useful site. Keep on traveling Dude :P

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