# Filipino Tocino Ham

A sweet, garlicky, and caramelized holiday ham featuring the flavor profile of traditional Filipino tocino.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Cuisine: Filipino
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 whole bone-in spiral ham
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 12 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 tbsp white vinegar
- 10 drop red food coloring (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, black pepper, soy sauce, vinegar, and (if using) food coloring in a large bowl, whisking until the sugar dissolves.
2. Place the spiral ham in a deep container, pour the marinade over it, and rub it in.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C), cover the ham with foil, and bake for 40 minutes.
5. Uncover the ham, raise the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), and bake for another 15 minutes until caramelized and glossy.
6. Brush the ham with pan drippings before serving.

## Equipment

- large bowl
- silicone spatula
- deep dish or roasting pan
- oven
- aluminum foil

## Tips

- You can use red beet powder as an alternative to red food coloring.
- Marinate overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Annatto can be used for natural coloring.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18Suqi2Uos/
- Creator: gidsgids
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0d3558e0-713a-4dab-8199-c4798fecaf77
- Extracted: 2026-11-14

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