American Breakfast Vs. Filipino Breakfast

cured pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Grilled chicken offers a leaner option while pork belly is more economical.

longganisa

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content, while pork sausage is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor with potential health benefits, while white vinegar is more affordable.

bangus

🥗Healthier: grilled tilapia

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Grilled tilapia is a healthier fish option, while canned sardines are budget-friendly.

Slice 2.5 pounds of pork Boston butt thinly without trimming the fat.

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 4.5 tablespoons pineapple juice, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 3 cloves of grated garlic.

Optionally add 2 drops of red food coloring to the marinade.

Mix the marinade and coat the pork, then let it marinate in the fridge for three days.

After marinating, cook the tocino in a cold pan over medium heat, flipping constantly until dark and cooked through.

For the longganisa, combine 2.75 pounds of ground pork with 5 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar, and 12 cloves of grated garlic.

Mix thoroughly and shape into sausage links using parchment paper if you don't have casings.

Chill the sausage in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before cooking.

Cook the longganisa in a cold pan over medium heat, flipping until browned and cooked through.

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