Classic Filipino Embutido

Delight in the rich and savory flavors of *Classic Filipino Embutido*, a beloved Filipino-style meatloaf that’s packed with vibrant ingredients and a nostalgic touch. Made with ground pork, sweet raisins, tangy pickle relish, grated cheese, and finely chopped vegetables, this recipe combines both hearty and sweet-savory elements for a perfect balance of taste. What sets this dish apart are its unique fillings—juicy slices of hotdogs or Vienna sausages and quartered hard-boiled eggs—lovingly wrapped within the meat mixture before being steamed to tender perfection. This versatile dish is easy to prepare, thanks to simple pantry staples and the use of aluminum foil for shaping. Whether served warm or chilled, as a main dish alongside steamed rice or sliced into hors d’oeuvres for special occasions, this Filipino Embutido is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Add it to your repertoire and bring the heart of Filipino home cooking to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped carrot, chopped green bell pepper, raisins, sweet pickle relish, and chopped onion.

Step 2

Add the eggs and grated cheese to the mixture. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Mix all ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a large spoon until well combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the meatloaf tender.

Step 4

Lay out a sheet of aluminum foil, approximately 12x12 inches in size, and lightly brush with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Place a portion of the meat mixture onto the center of the foil. Shape into a rectangular loaf about 1 inch thick.

Step 6

Arrange slices of hotdog or Vienna sausages and quartered hard-boiled eggs along the center of the meat mixture.

Step 7

Carefully roll the aluminum foil to wrap the meatloaf, making sure to seal the edges by twisting or folding them tightly.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining meat mixture.

Step 9

In a large steamer pot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer.

Step 10

Place the wrapped meatloaves into the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch the water.

Step 11

Cover and steam the embutido for 1 hour, or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 74°C or 165°F).

Step 12

Once cooked, allow the embutido to cool slightly before unwrapping and slicing.

Step 13

Serve warm or chilled, as desired. Embutido is great with a side of rice or bread and a dipping sauce of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2159.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5155.6

Total Fat 303.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 1485.8mg	0%
Sodium 12047.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 275.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 80.6g
Protein 329.9g	0%

Vitamin D 128.2IU	0%
Calcium 1416.8mg	0%
Iron 25.6mg	0%
Potassium 1573.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 21.4%