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Longganisa (Filipino Pork Sausage)
Longganisa (Filipino Pork Sausage) reads umami 8.7, salinity 6.3 and sweetness 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino main, about 22 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.1 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.7 · Salinity 6.3 · Sweetness 5.4 · Sourness 5.1 · Richness 5.0 · Funk & Ferment 3.3 · Allium 3.3 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Bitterness 1.1 · Heat 1.0 · Nutty 0.9 · Earthy 0.8 · Fruity 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 2 lbs ground pork
- 1 head garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- sausage casings
Time & effort: about 22 hr 15 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 205 kcal, 17.3 g protein, 13.8 g fat, 2.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine ground pork with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and spices, mixing thoroughly.
- Stuff into casings or shape and wrap in plastic, then cure overnight.
- Pan-fry with a small amount of water, letting it evaporate before browning.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.