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homemade longganisa (filipino breakfast sausage )

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Recipe by
Vickie Parks
@Northwestgal
Renton, WA

Introduced by the Spanish, Longganisa has been a mainstay in Filipino cuisine for more than three centuries now. It can be made with a variety of meats such as chicken, beef or even certain fish. But it's traditionally made with pork and seasoned with a unique blend of spices and herbs that vary greatly from region to region and even family to family. It's a skinless (no casing) sausage, so it's simple to make at home. It can be made in advanced. So make a full batch and use what you want for your breakfast meal, and freeze the rest for later.

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For homemade longganisa (filipino breakfast sausage )

  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground pork
  • 1/2 lb
    ground pork fat
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 md
    head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    black pepper
  • oil for frying
  • 1 pinch
    red pepper flakes (optional)

How To Make homemade longganisa (filipino breakfast sausage )

  • 1
    In a bowl, combine ground pork, ground pork fat, sugar, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well-distributed.
  • 2
    On a individual sheet of wax paper, spoon about 1 tablespoon of pork mixture and form into a log. Roll and wrap tightly. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Arrange in a zip-lock bag, seal bag well, and freeze until ready to cook.
  • 3
    To cook, remove wax paper. In a skillet over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons of oil. Fry Longganisa in hot skillet, turning once or twice during cooking, until golden and thoroughly cooked throughout. Serve hot with fried rice and eggs.
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