The Filipino Embutido Everyone Remembers

Name: The Filipino Embutido Everyone Remembers
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 kg · 2¼ lb ground pork; 100 g · 3½ oz large carrot; 150 g · 5¼ oz bell pepper; 150 g · 5¼ oz onion; 18 g · 6 cloves garlic; 85 g · ½ cup raisins; 120 g · ½ cup sweet pickle relish; 200 g · 7 oz fresh eggs; 170 ml · ¾ cup evaporated milk; 120 g · 1 cup bread crumbs; 55 g · ½ cup grated cheese; 100 g · 3½ oz hot dogs; 100 g · 3 pcs boiled eggs; 6 g · 1 tsp salt; 2 g · ½ tsp pepper; 60 g · ¼ cup sweet chili sauce, or banana ketchup

🔥 Cook 45 min🌍 Filipino

Embutido is a super typical Filipino Christmas recipe, a beautiful meatloaf that Spanish in origin means cured sausage or chorizo, but in the Philippines is an amazing holiday meatloaf. Follow this recipe to get that authentic sweet Filipino flavor that is unbelievable, soft, and juicy!

📍 Manila · Philippines

The story of the dish

Embutido is a traditional Filipino sausage that originated in Manila during the Spanish colonial period, when Europeans introduced curing and sausage-making techniques to local cooks. It is typically made by mixing ground pork with vegetables, cheese, and eggs, then wrapping the mixture in banana leaves or plastic and steaming or boiling it. Today it is commonly served as a breakfast dish or snack, often accompanied by rice and a sweet chili dipping sauce.

The name: Embutido means 'sausage' in Spanish and refers to the Filipino-style meat roll or link made from ground pork and other ingredients.

Ingredients

Ingredient	EUg · ml	UScups · spoons
ground pork	1 kg	2¼ lb
large carrot	100 g	3½ oz
bell pepper	150 g	5¼ oz
onion	150 g	5¼ oz
garlic	18 g	6 cloves
raisins	85 g	½ cup
sweet pickle relish	120 g	½ cup
fresh eggs	200 g	7 oz
evaporated milk	170 ml	¾ cup
bread crumbs	120 g	1 cup
grated cheese	55 g	½ cup
hot dogs	≈ 100 g	≈ 3½ oz
boiled eggs	≈ 100 g	≈ 3 pcs
salt	≈ 6 g	≈ 1 tsp
pepper	≈ 2 g	≈ ½ tsp
sweet chili sauce or banana ketchup	≈ 60 g	≈ ¼ cup

≈ amount suggested from similar recipes

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Also used: food processor · steamer pot · aluminum foil · digital probe thermometer · frying pan

Method

Use a food processor to mince and grate the carrot, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
In a bowl, combine the minced pork, carrots, bell pepper, sweet pickle relish, raisins, eggs, evaporated milk, bread crumbs, grated cheese, onion, and garlic, then season with salt and pepper.
Take a small piece of the mixture and pan-fry it to taste-test and check the seasoning before assembling the meatloaf.
Place portions (about 0.5 cup each) onto sheets of foil, flatten slightly, add slices of hot dog and boiled egg inside as the filling, and wrap tightly into rolls.
Place the wrapped rolls into a steamer and steam for 45 minutes to 1 hour, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 74°C (165°F).
Serve sliced with sweet chili sauce or banana ketchup for dipping.

🌡️ 74°C (165°F) internal temperature

👨‍🍳 Chef’s tips

Take a small piece and pan-fry it to check if the flavor is okay with salt and pepper before rolling the meatloaves.
For the filling, look for the tender, juicy Filipino-style hot dogs that are really red.
Use a digital thermometer to monitor the internal temperature so you don't overcook it—aim for 74°C sharp for a soft and juicy texture.

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Nutrition per portion estimate · 1 of 4

1173kcal

74 gprotein

55 gcarbs

65 gfat

Allergens

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