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Filipino Pork Embutido (Pinoy-Style Stuffed Meatloaf)

Pork Embutido is the Filipino adaptation of meatloaf, elevated into a festive dish that combines ground pork with a medley of colorful ingredients. At its heart lies a carefully seasoned mixture of ground pork, shredded carrots, sweet crushed pineapple, and plump raisins. This mixture is transformed when wrapped around perfectly centered hard-boiled eggs and Vienna sausages, creating a spiral roll that reveals an impressive cross-section when sliced. The roll is traditionally steamed until cooked through, then lightly fried to achieve a golden exterior while maintaining its moist, tender interior. Unlike Western meatloaves, embutido balances savory and sweet notes, making it a versatile dish that's equally satisfying served hot with rice for dinner or cold in sandwiches for lunch.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 313 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

For the Meatloaf Base
  • 1½ pounds ground pork Giniling na baboy
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple well-drained (Durog na pinya)
  • 1 large carrot finely shredded (Kinudkod na karot)
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped (Sibuyas)
  • ¼ cup raisins Pasas
  • ¼ cup banana ketchup Saging ketsup
  • 3 eggs well-beaten (Itlog)
  • 2 teaspoons salt Asin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Dinurog na paminta
For the Filling
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs quartered (Matigas na lutong itlog)
  • 3 pieces Vienna sausages cut lengthwise (Sausage)

Instructions

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  1. Start by preheating your oven to 375°F or get your steamer ready over medium-high heat.
  2. Heat a pan with oil and cook your chopped onions until soft and clear. Take them off the heat and let them cool completely.
  3. Mix together in a large bowl: ground pork, drained crushed pineapple, shredded carrots, the cooled onions, raisins, banana ketchup, beaten eggs, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything really well for about 5 minutes until it starts to stick together nicely.
  4. Lay out a piece of aluminum foil (about 12 inches). Spread one-third of your meat mixture on it into a rectangle shape, about half an inch thick.
  5. Place your quartered hard-boiled eggs and sliced Vienna sausages in a line down the middle of the meat.
  6. Using the foil to help you, carefully roll the meat over the eggs and sausages to form a log about 3 inches thick. Keep the filling centered as you roll.
  7. Wrap your roll tightly in the foil, making sure to seal the ends well. Then wrap it again with another piece of foil for extra protection.
  8. For steaming: Put the wrapped embutido in your steamer and cook for 45-50 minutes. For baking: Put it on a rack in a pan with 2 inches of hot water and bake for 50-60 minutes until it reaches 160°F inside.
  9. Let it rest for 15 minutes before unwrapping. For the best results, cool it completely in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  10. When you're ready to serve, heat some oil in a pan. Take the foil off and cut the embutido into 1-inch slices. Fry each slice until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  11. Serve hot with banana ketchup or sweet chili sauce alongside steaming rice.
  12. For storage, keep it wrapped in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. When you want to use a frozen one, just thaw it in the fridge overnight before frying.

Notes

  • Always keep your meat mixture cold while working - this helps maintain the texture (Panatilihing malamig ang karne)
  • Squeeze all excess liquid from the pineapple and carrots to prevent a soggy embutido
  • Double-wrapping in foil prevents water seepage during steaming
  • Let the embutido cool completely before slicing for clean, photo-worthy cuts
  • When frying, don't overcrowd the pan to achieve a perfect golden crust

Nutrition Information

Calories 313kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313

% Daily Value*

Calories 313kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 386mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.