Garlicky Pork Longganisa
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
420 calories
35g protein
22g carbs
20g fat
1g fiber
Ingredients
- 2 lb Ground pork
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 1/3 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Soy sauce
- 3 tbsp Cane vinegar
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
Steps
- Mince the garlic very fine — in longganisa the garlic is a headline flavor, not a background note.
- Mix the pork with the garlic, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, and paprika until the mixture turns tacky and cohesive, about 2 minutes of kneading.
- Divide into 12 portions and roll each into a plump 3-inch log; the vinegar keeps the texture springy.
- Refrigerate the logs at least 6 hours so the cure firms up and the flavors marry.
- Simmer in a skillet with 1/2 cup water over medium heat, 10 minutes, turning once — the water cooks them through gently.
- Uncover, add a slick of oil, and fry 6 to 8 minutes, turning, until the skins blister and caramelize. Serve with garlic rice, fried egg, and a sharp vinegar dip to cut the richness.