Homemade Skinless Longganisa: Bring Filipino Breakfast to Your Table

Hello food lovers! Today we will embark on a culinary journey to the Philippines, an Asian country known for its vibrant and diverse food culture. One dish that stands out and has gained recognition beyond its borders is the homemade skinless Longganisa. So, are you ready to awaken your taste buds with this exquisite Filipino sausage, loaded with sweet and savory flavors? Buckle up!

What is Skinless Longganisa?

To begin with, skinless Longganisa refers to a native Filipino sausage devoid of the traditional casing – hence the term ‘skinless.’ It is a delicious medley of ground pork, garlic, and an array of spices often served as a part of a hearty Filipino breakfast called Longsilog. This classic meal combines the savory taste of Longganisa with garlic fried rice (sinangag na kanin) and sunny-side-up eggs or itlog na maalat (salted egg). The sweetness of the sugar, the saltiness of the soy and Worcestershire sauces, and the heat from Spanish paprika and mixed peppercorns all create a unique burst of flavor.

Tips and Alternatives

The key to a great sausage is the balance of lean meat and fat. Using ground pork with a good amount of fat marbling helps keep the sausages tender and juicy. Cornstarch is added as a tenderizer, ensuring that the sausages stay moist.

Although traditionally enjoyed for breakfast, skinless Longganisa is versatile and can be incorporated into other meals of the day. Add it to your pasta for a Filipino twist, or use it as a pizza topping for a burst of sweet and savory flavors!

You can substitute pork with ground chicken or beef if you don’t eat pork. Remember, cooking is all about experimenting!

Crafting Your Homemade Skinless Longganisa

Making skinless Longganisa right at home is surprisingly easy, and the recipe is flexible enough to experiment and adjust the flavors to your preference. Below, Is a step-by-step guide on how to make homemade skinless Longganisa.

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Homemade Skinless Longganisa

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Course: Breakfast, MainCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Easy

Servings

8

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories per Serving

190

kcal

This homemade skinless Longganisa recipe brings the authentic Filipino breakfast experience to your kitchen. It’s a flavorful pork sausage made with a perfect blend of spices, offering a sweet and savory treat that you’ll love!

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Ingredients

US Metric

• 500 grams 500 grams Ground Pork

• 12 cloves 12 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced)

• 1 tsp 4.93 g Spanish Paprika

• 1 tsp 4 g Annatto Powder

• 2 tsp 12 g Sea Salt

• 2 tsp 8.8 g Ground Mixed Peppercorn

• 2 tbsp 16 g Cornstarch

• 2 tbsp 29.57 ml Soy Sauce

• 2 tbsp 29.57 ml Worcestershire Sauce

• 10 tbsp 120 g Coco Sugar or Brown Sugar

• 3 tbsp 44.36 ml Water

• Oil for frying

• Wax Paper or Ice Candy Plastic Bag for Wrapping

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until well incorporated. This forms your sausage mixture.
• Let it rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mingle.
• Next, scoop about 1/8 cup of the pork mixture onto an ice candy plastic bag or wax paper. Form it into a log, using a toothpick to pop out any air bubbles.
• Repeat until all the mixture is shaped and wrapped. Freeze these homemade sausages to use at your convenience.
• When you’re ready to cook, soak the sausage in water and cut the end of the plastic or remove the wax paper.
• Arrange the sausages in a wide pan over medium heat. Add enough water and cook until most water evaporates.
• Add oil and cook, turning as needed, until the sausages are lightly browned and caramelized.
• Serve hot with garlic fried rice and sunny-side-up eggs, and relish your homemade skinless Longganisa!

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