Longanisa

Homemade longanisa is SO much easier than you think! 🇵🇭 And I’ve got a simple little hack that makes shaping them into sausages practically foolproof. Sweet, savory, garlicky and caramelized—this Filipino breakfast favorite is even better when you make it yourself. 🍳🍚

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs ground pork

• ½ c brown sugar

• 1 Tbsp smoked paprika

• 1 Tbsp coarse salt

• 1 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 head garlic finely minced

Instructions

1. Mix a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork along with all of the ingredients. Mix very well.

2. Scoop 2 tablespoons onto a Ziploc bag. Fold over, then gently press and roll into a sausage shape.

3. Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours to set.  

4. Pan fry on medium heat until cooked through and browned.

5. Service with garlic fried rice, fried egg, and pickled atchara – and you have the best home made LongSiLog ever!