How to Make Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio (Sweet Sausage) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Longanisa is a type of Filipino sausage that is known for its sweet and savory flavor. It is a popular dish in the Philippines and is often eaten for breakfast or as a filling for sandwiches and rice meals. There are many variations of longanisa, but one of the most beloved and well-known is the Philippine Longanisa de Eugenio. This recipe has been passed down for generations and is a staple in many Filipino households.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 ½ teaspoons fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon curing salt (Prague powder #1)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 1 pound coarse ground pork back fat
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • Hog casing, rinsed well

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 28 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 days
  • Total Time: 4 days 1 hr 13 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 pounds, about 16 links

  • In a small bowl, stir together sugar, oregano, ginger, pepper, salt, and curing salt until evenly combined; set aside. Mix together garlic, ground pork, and ground pork fat in a large bowl until combined. Sprinkle with spice mixture, pour in white vinegar, and mix thoroughly.
  • Rinse the sausage casings very well until all of the salt or brine is gone; tie a knot at one end of the casing, then thread the other end onto a sausage stuffing tube. Stuff the casing with the sausage mixture, twisting the filled casing every 2 1/2 to 4 inches to form links. Once all of the sausage mixture has been used, tie the end of the last link.
  • Using fine cotton kitchen twine, tie the ends of each sausage link tightly, then cut between each link to separate. Place into a glass or plastic container, cover, and allow to mature in the refrigerator for 4 days, after which point they may be frozen.
  • To cook the longanisa, fill a skillet with 1/2 to 3/4 inches of water and add thawed sausages. Simmer over medium-high heat until the water evaporates, about 20 minutes. Uncover, and allow the sausages to fry in their own oil until golden brown, about 8 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    496 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 1011mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 220mg