Classic Filipino Embutido
Discover the irresistible charm of **Classic Filipino Embutido**, a festive meatloaf bursting with vibrant flavors and colorful ingredients. This traditional dish combines seasoned ground pork, breadcrumbs, and a medley of finely chopped carrots, bell peppers, raisins, and sweet pickle relish for a savory-sweet profile. What sets it apart is the surprise filling of hotdogs or Vienna sausages and hard-boiled eggs, wrapped neatly in aluminum foil and steamed to perfection. Embutido’s tender texture, enhanced with grated cheese and aromatic onions, makes it a versatile crowd-pleaser, ideal for gatherings or as a make-ahead meal. Serve this Filipino favorite warm or chilled, paired with steamed rice or crusty bread, and elevate it further with your choice of dipping sauce. If you’re seeking authentic Filipino comfort food, Embutido is the perfect culinary adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 900 grams Ground pork
- 240 grams Breadcrumbs
- 1 medium Carrot, finely chopped
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 60 grams Raisins
- 50 grams Sweet pickle relish
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 large Eggs
- 115 grams Grated cheese
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 3 pieces Hotdogs or Vienna sausages
- 2 pieces Hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 roll Aluminum foil, for wrapping
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped carrot, chopped green bell pepper, raisins, sweet pickle relish, and chopped onion.
Add the eggs and grated cheese to the mixture. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a large spoon until well combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the meatloaf tender.
Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil, approximately 12x12 inches in size, and lightly brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place a portion of the meat mixture onto the center of the foil. Shape into a rectangular loaf about 1 inch thick.
Arrange slices of hotdog or Vienna sausages and quartered hard-boiled eggs along the center of the meat mixture.
Carefully roll the aluminum foil to wrap the meatloaf, making sure to seal the edges by twisting or folding them tightly.
Repeat the process with the remaining meat mixture.
In a large steamer pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer.
Place the wrapped meatloaves into the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch the water.
Cover and steam the embutido for 1 hour, or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 74°C or 165°F).
Once cooked, allow the embutido to cool slightly before unwrapping and slicing.
Serve warm or chilled, as desired. Embutido is great with a side of rice or bread and a dipping sauce of choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.8 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.3 g | 586% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1486 mg | 495% | |
| Sodium | 12048 mg | 524% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.9 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.6 g | ||
| Protein | 329.9 g | 660% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 1417 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 25.6 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 1574 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
