Lechon Sauce

Name: Lechon Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1/2 cup pork liver spread; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup cane vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt

A rich, savory, and sweet condiment made from liver paste, vinegar, and warm spices, traditional for roasted meats.

25 minEasyServes 885 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp cooking oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup pork liver spread
1 cup water
1/4 cup cane vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2

Saute 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 small diced yellow onion until softened and aromatic.
3

Stir in 1/2 cup pork liver spread and cook for 2 minutes.
4

Add 1 cup water, 1/4 cup cane vinegar, and 3 tbsp brown sugar, then bring to a simmer.
5

Whisk in 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.
6

Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened, stirring continuously.

Questions

Can I make Lechon Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Lechon Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Lechon Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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