Ilocano Longganisa

Ingredients

2 lbs ground pork
¼ cup garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. onions, chopped
2½ tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. black pepper, ground
⅓ cup soy sauce
2¼ Tbsp. vinegar (sukang Iloko or cane vinegar)
2 yards sausage casing
½ cup water
2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix thoroughly the first seven ingredients until well blended.
2. Stuff the mixture into casing and tie every 2 inches long with a string. 
3. Hang under direct sunlight for about 4 hours to allow fat and liquid to drip and dry. 
4. Heat a pan and pour ½ cup water and 1-2 tablespoons cooking oil. 
5. Add the longganisa. Cover and cook over low heat until all of the water evaporates. Prick each with a fork to release juices.
6. When all liquid has evaporated, pan fry until brown.
7. Serve hot with fried rice and tomatoes.