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Sweet Garlic Longganisa

A classic skinless sausage cured with fresh garlic, brown sugar, and spices, cooked until golden and caramelized.

35 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1 lb ground pork, 8 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper together in a bowl until sticky and uniform.

  2. 2

    Shape the sausage mixture into small logs about two inches long.

  3. 3

    Add 1/2 cup water and 2 tbsp vegetable oil to a skillet over medium heat and lay in the sausage logs.

  4. 4

    Simmer uncovered until the water evaporates, then fry the sausages in the remaining rendered fat for 5 to 7 minutes until caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

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Questions

What is Sweet Garlic Longganisa?

A classic skinless sausage cured with fresh garlic, brown sugar, and spices, cooked until golden and caramelized. This reference files it under Filipino breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Sweet Garlic Longganisa reach?

For Sweet Garlic Longganisa, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Sweet Garlic Longganisa?

The entry for Sweet Garlic Longganisa 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 use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Sweet Garlic Longganisa?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Sweet Garlic Longganisa uses 1 lb ground pork.

Does Sweet Garlic Longganisa contain soy?

Yes: 2 tbsp soy sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Sweet Garlic Longganisa?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 22 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 14 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein breakfast collection.

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