Ep.1 Tocino Ham A fun Filipino twist on a holiday favorite — sweet, garlicky, and caramelized just like classic tocino! Ingredients
Ham: * 1 bone-in spiral ham Tocino Marinade: * 1 cup pineapple juice * 1 cup brown sugar * 12 cloves garlic, finely minced * 2 Tbsp black pepper * 2 Tbsp soy sauce * 4 Tbsp white vinegar * (Optional) 10 drops red food coloring or 1 tsp red beet powder for that classic tocino color Instructions 1. Make the Marinade:
In a large bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, and (if using) coloring. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. 2. Marinate the Ham:
Place the spiral ham in a deep dish or roasting pan. Pour the tocino marinade over it, making sure it’s well coated. Let it sit for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor). 3. Bake:
Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Cover the ham with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Then uncover, raise the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and bake for another 15 minut...