🇵🇭 Filipino-Style Tocino Meatloaf A nostalgic twist on a classic—savory, sweet, and full of Filipino flavor. Ingredients For the Meatloaf: * 2 lbs ground beef * ½ cup oatmeal * ½ cup panko breadcrumbs * 2 large eggs * Ketchup (for topping) Tocino Marinade: * 1 cup pineapple juice * ¾ cup brown sugar * 8 cloves garlic, finely minced * 2 Tbsp soy sauce * 2 Tbsp black pepper * 2 Tbsp kosher salt (If using iodized salt, reduce to 1 Tbsp) * 4 Tbsp white vinegar * 1 Tbsp beet powder (optional, for classic tocino color) Instructions 1. Make the Marinade
In a bowl, mix all tocino marinade ingredients until the sugar and salt dissolve. Set aside. 2. Marinate the Meat
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, oatmeal, panko, and the tocino marinade. Mix gently—don’t overwork the meat. Cover and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors soak in. 3. Prep for Baking
After marinating, add the eggs and mix gently until just combined. 4. Assemble the Meatloaf
Transfer the mixture into a greased loaf...