Skinless Longganisa Recipe (2024)

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Skinless Longganisa, a Filipino sausage, is known for its sweet and garlicky profile. Shaped like logs, it's simple to prepare without the need for hog casings or specialized equipment.

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  • What is longganisa?
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  • Try other silog-breakfast options
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What is longganisa?

Longganisa comes from the Spanish word "longaniza," a sausage that can be fresh, cured, or smoked. In the Philippines, there are several varieties specific to different regions. They are made with a generous amount of garlic and can either be savory (de recado) or sweet (hamonado).

Longsilog is a beloved Filipino breakfast with longganisa, Sinangag (Garlic Fried Rice), and itlog (fried egg), served with Achara (Pickled Green Papaya) and a spiced vinegar dipping sauce.

Ingredients you'll need

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Notes and substitutions

  • Ground meat: You can use ground pork or chicken. An 80/20 lean meat-to-fat ratio keeps them moist and flavorful.
  • Paprika: It adds color without making it spicy. You can use regular or sweet paprika with a very mild flavor. Smoked paprika is okay, but make sure it isn't the hot variety.
  • Brown sugar: Feel free to reduce the amount if you don't like them sweet.

How to make this recipe

Prepare 24 squares (4 x 4 inches) of wax or parchment paper. You can also use cling wrap.

Step 1: Mince 2 heads of garlic (less if you like it less garlicky) and place them in a resealable bag or in between sheets of parchment paper. Add a pinch of coarse salt (to use as an abrasive) and mash them using a hard object to make garlic paste.

PRO TIP: Take your time to mash the garlic into a paste to evenly distribute the flavor, leaving no raw garlic bits in your longganisa.

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Step 2: Combine 2 pounds of ground meat, garlic paste, 1 tablespoon kosher salt (use half for table salt), ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, ½ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup pineapple juice in a bowl.

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Step 3: Using your hands, thoroughly mix them.

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Step 4: Place about 2 tablespoons of the mixture on parchment paper.

Step 5: Shape it into a log, spreading it evenly.

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Step 6: Use the back of a spoon to press the sides or twist the ends if using cling wrap.

Step 7: Tightly roll the log.

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(8)Repeat the process to form equal-sized logs with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate them for a few hours to firm up slightly.

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(9)Heat a bit of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the sausages until browned and fully cooked.

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Recipe FAQs

What does Filipino longganisa taste like?

Longganisa can be sweet or savory with plenty of garlic. My recipe for skinless longganisa is a sweet-style Pampanga longganisa. It is best served with Achara(Pickled Green Papaya) or a spiced vinegar dipping sauce.

How long does skinless longganisa last?

Raw sausages will last up to a week in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. Once cooked, they will last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge. It is also important to consider how it was handled, the ingredients used, and how long it sat out.

Try other silog-breakfast options

A silog-type of breakfast that combines sinangag (garlic rice), itlog (fried egg), and a choice of protein. Here are some popular options:

  • Tapsilog: Beef Tapa with marinated beef slices in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
  • Tocilog: Pork Tocino or sweet cured pork, typically made with pork belly or shoulder marinated in soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and annatto powder.
  • Chicken Tocilog: Chicken Tocino or sweet cured chicken, a variation of the traditional tocino.
  • Sisigsilog: Sizzling chopped pig parts cooked with onions and chilies.
  • Bangsilog: Marinated and fried bangus (milkfish) served with spiced vinegar.
  • Bacsilog: Crunchy bacon slices, a universal breakfast favorite.

Other pork recipes you may like

  • Sinigang na Baboy Recipe
  • Crispy Pata Recipe
  • Almondigas Recipe
  • Pata Tim Recipe
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Skinless Longganisa Recipe

This Skinless Longganisa recipe is easy to make and doesn't require hog casing or special equipment!

5 from 7 votes

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Course: Breakfast, Main Course

Cuisine: Filipino

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Nora Rey

Cost: $10-$12

Equipment

  • Frying pan or skillet

  • Wax paper, parchment paper, or cling wrap

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground pork or chicken (see note)
  • 2 heads garlic mashed into a paste
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt use half for table salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (see note)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (see note)
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice

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Instructions

  • Prepare 24 squares (4 x 4 inches) of wax or parchment paper. You can also use cling wrap.

  • Mince the garlic cloves and place them in a resealable bag or in between sheets of parchment paper. Add a pinch of coarse salt (to use as an abrasive) and mash them using a hard object to make garlic paste.

  • Combine ground meat, garlic paste, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, sugar, and pineapple juice in a mixing bowl.

  • Using your hands, thoroughly mix them.

  • Place about 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture on parchment paper. Spread it out to form a log.

  • Press the sides with the back of a spoon or twist the ends if you're using cling wrap. Roll it tightly.

  • Form the rest of the mixture into equal-sized logs. Keep them in the fridge for at least a few hours to slightly firm up.

  • Heat a bit of oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook the sausages until browned and fully cooked.

Notes

  • Ground meat: You can use ground chicken or pork. An 80/20 lean meat-to-fat ratio keeps them moist and flavorful.
  • Paprika: It adds color without making it spicy. You can use regular or sweet paprika with a very mild flavor. Smoked paprika is okay, but make sure it isn't the hot variety.
  • Brown sugar: Feel free to reduce the amount if you don't like them sweet.

Nutrition

Serving: 24gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided on this platform is for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and the nutritional data has not been evaluated or approved by the Food and Drug Administration or any other regulatory authority. The information should not be construed as health or nutrition advice. The data is calculated using various food composition databases and should be considered as an estimation. Individual results may vary due to factors like product types or brands used, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed.

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Comments

  1. Cat

    Hi! Do i fry the parchment paper?

    Reply

    • Nora Rey

      Hi Cat, sorry for the late response. No, the parchment paper is simply used to shape the longganisa and should not be cooked with. You can also use cling wrap for the same purpose. Once they cool in the fridge for a while, they will maintain their shape, and you can easily remove the parchment paper (or cling wrap) before frying them. I hope this helps. Thanks!!

      Reply

  2. Louie

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    I made this! Thank you! It was delicious.

    Reply

    • Nora Rey

      Happy to hear that. Thanks, Louie!

      Reply

  3. Karina Montemayor

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    I love that this recipe is so simple with not too many ingredients. I like how garlicky it is just like what i had when I visited the Philippines. I’m making another batch with less garlic for my kids.

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    • Nora Rey

      Hi Karina! I actually make it the same way for my kids! or I make sure I really mash them to a paste to they get lost in the mixture. Thanks for your message!

      Reply

Thanks for coming! Let me know what you think:

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FAQs

What is skinless longganisa made of? ›

Skinless longganisa is a version of the native Filipino sausage made of ground pork, garlic, and spices. However, the pork mixture is wrapped in wax paper or plastic film to maintain its shape instead of stuffing it into hog casings.

Do you thaw longganisa before cooking? ›

Thaw the longanisa sausages on a plate in the refrigerator for about 8 hours if frozen. Place the sausages in a straight-sided pan and cover them with about 1/2 inch of water.

What is Filipino longganisa made of? ›

Longganisa are usually fresh or smoked sausages, typically made with varying ratios of lean meat and fat, along with garlic, black pepper, salt (usually coarse sea salt), saltpeter, muscovado or brown sugar, and vinegar. Variants may add paprika, chili, anise liqueur, and other spices.

What happens if you don't remove casing from sausage? ›

Sausage casings hold and shape the meat and spices inside to keep it all contained. Johnsonville casings come in natural and synthetic varieties, all of which are edible. Basically, decasing a sausage gives you access to the meaty goodness inside, allowing you to use the ground meat for other recipe ideas.

Which material is commonly used in wrapping skinless longanisa? ›

I love the idea of using a sheet of wax paper and a sturdy card to help mold skinless longganisa.

Does skinless sausage mean no casing? ›

Almost all of our sausages and hot dogs are “skinless,” which means they do not use animal casing. Some True Story sausages and hot dogs sold in Costco and Sam's Club items have a natural pork casing. The label will always indicate if the product has pork casing!

What to eat with longanisa? ›

Watch the longganisa very carefully at this stage--the fat also contains sugar, which is susceptible to burning. Serve with rice, eggs, and dipping sauce, if desired. Enjoy!

Can you cook skinless longganisa in air fryer? ›

set your air fryer at 200 degree Celsius. and air fry for 20 to 30 minutes. if you want it more crispy add 5 to 10 minutes more. there you go.

Why is longanisa so red? ›

Both chorizo and longaniza recipes use dry red peppers in Mexico, but longanizas tend to also include either paprika or annatto (achiote), hence that divine bright red tint.

How long does longanisa last in the fridge? ›

Leftover cooked longganisa can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or re-fry before serving.

What happens if you don't defrost sausages before cooking? ›

Sausages that you have frozen yourself will usually all be stuck together in a big lump. These will have to be thawed out to separate them, but not because you cannot cook from frozen, just make sure the core temperature reaches 70°C for at least 2 minutes.

What's the difference between chorizo and longganisa? ›

Though similar, chorizo and longganisa are made from different meats; they also differ in the cut that's in there. Chorizo is made from ground pork (with bits of fat), while longganisa is made from minced meat.

Which material is commonly used in wrapping skinless Longanisa? ›

I love the idea of using a sheet of wax paper and a sturdy card to help mold skinless longganisa.

What is the skin sausage made of? ›

Sausage casing, also known as sausage skin or simply casing, is the material that encloses the filling of a sausage. Natural casings are made from animal intestines or skin; artificial casings, introduced in the early 20th century, are made of collagen and cellulose.

Is Longanisa a processed meat? ›

Processed Foods are foods that underwent a certain process to be preserved and prolonged its life. These processes includes: freezing, canning, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing. ... Meats like hotdog, ham, sausage, tocino and longganisa are processed foods that are rich in fats thus bad for our health.

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