Homemade Filipino Longganisa | Easy Sweet & Garlicky Sausage Recipe

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are a budget-friendly alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor, while brown sugar is a cost-effective option.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is a common, budget-friendly option.

Combine ground pork, garlic, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, salt, bay leaves, and water in a bowl.

Mix thoroughly until well combined and the mixture is sticky.

Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Form the mixture into small sausages or patties.

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the longganisa to the skillet in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

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