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.

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Questions

What should Lechon Sauce look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until thickened, stirring continuously.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Lechon Sauce?

The entry for Lechon Sauce calls for 3 tbsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Lechon Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Lechon Sauce 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 many calories are in Lechon Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 85 calories, with 3 g protein, 9 g carbohydrate and 4 g fat, plus 220 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Lechon Sauce keep?

Refrigerate Lechon Sauce in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Serve it with

Crispy Pata main
Pork Siomai starter
Herbed Butter Beans with Smoked Ham main

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