Make breakfast more fun with this tocino made of 100% young pork

Tocino is that one breakfast dish every Filipino family loves.

On top of its reddish hue that makes it look appetizing, Pinoys can’t get enough of its irresistible taste with sweet, savory, and peppery hints—even more so when it’s in pork version that gives off that juicy mouthfeel. 

When it comes to making mealtimes more exciting for the family, moms count on CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino as it highlights the goodness of the crowd favorite together with the mouthwatering taste of quality meat.

Since it’s made from 100% young pork, it ensures the most tender texture and flavorful taste with every bite. Unlike most tocino offerings on the market, there’s no need to boil before frying it, which makes it easy and convenient to prepare for the family any time of the day. 

It’s usually enjoyed with some rice and sunny-side up egg on the side, but did you know there are other fun and tasty ways to serve pork tocino to the family? Here are some recipes that could bring delight to your loved ones as you strengthen your ties at the dining table. Make sure all these pork tocino dishes are ticked off your list! 

CDO Funtastyk Tocilog 

If you want to expand your family’s palate, replace the sunny-side up with some salted egg in their tocino meal and balance it out with tomatoes, atchara, and cucumber slices on the side.

Ingredients:

• 450 gms CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino, cut into irregular size pieces 
• 1 pc Salted Egg, sliced 
• 1 pc Tomato, diced 
• 4 tbsps Atchara, drained 
• 1 pc Cucumber (small), thinly sliced 
• Oil for frying 

Instructions:

1. Plate the salted egg, tomato, garlic rice, cucumber slices and atchara. 
2. Fry CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino over medium low heat. 
3. Arrange cooked CDCDO Funtastyk Tocilog Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino on the plate with vinegar dip on the side. Serves three. 

Tocino Lettuce Wrap 

Surprise the family with a samgyupsal experience at home with a tocino lettuce wrap. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy vegetables with pork tocino as the star of their meal.

Ingredients:

• 225g CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 3 tsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 head lettuce, leaves separated
• ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Cook CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through and caramelized on the edges.
2. Set aside until cool enough to handle.
3. Cut tocino into small bite-sized pieces then place into a large bowl.
4. Add sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and black pepper to the tocino, then stir until well combined.
5. Serve tocino with leaves of lettuce for wrapping, and sliced scallions on the side.

Tocino Pizza 

Aside from tocino, another thing that almost everyone loves is pizza. How about combining them both in one meal with a hint of spice?

Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ¼ tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tbsp. sugar
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ cup + 2 tbsp. water
• 225g CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 green chili, thinly sliced, optional

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, salt, and sugar until well combined.
2. Add in the oil and water, then stir until a rough dough forms.
3. Turn the mixture out onto a counter and knead until smooth, about 5-10 minutes.
4. Place into a well-oiled bowl then cover with plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour or in the fridge overnight.
5. While the dough is resting, cook CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through and caramelized on the edges.
6. Set aside.
7. Pre-heat oven to 500F.
8. To build the pizza, stretch dough out onto a baking tray until 12 inches in diameter.
9. Cover the center of the dough in sauce, leaving a 1-inch barrier for the crust.
10. Top with cheese, Italian seasoning, then cooked tocino.
11. Place in the oven until edges are golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 10-12 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven and top with green chilis, if using.

Tocino Tacos 

Hand-held foods like tacos are always a joy to eat, especially when you’re sharing them with the family. Change things up a bit by ditching the usual ground beef for juicy chunks of tocino and then let them go wild on the toppings for more fun and excitement.

Ingredients:

• 225g CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino
• 4 flour tortillas
• 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup lettuce leaves
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• Guacamole or salsa, for serving 

Instructions:

1. Cook CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through and caramelized on the edges.
2. While tocino is cooking, heat flour tortillas over open flame until soft and heated through.
3. Set aside.
4. To build the tacos, evenly divide tocino between the tortillas.
5. Top with slices of tomato, onion, and lettuce.
6. Serve with guacamole or salsa and wedges of lemon on the side.

The CDO Funtastyk Young Pork Tocino is available in all supermarkets nationwide, online via CDO Home Delivery and Viber at 09178214550. Know more about CDO Funtastyk and its offerings by checking out their official website at https://www.cdo.com.ph/ and by following them on Facebook and Instagram.

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