Pork Embutido (Steamed Filipino Meatloaf)
Pork Embutido is a type of Filipino meatloaf. It is composed of ground pork, vegetables, cheese, raisins, and seasonings. Unlike traditional meatloaf, which is cooked by baking in the oven, embutido is cooked by steaming. A portion of the meat mixture is wrapped in a sheet of aluminum foil and then placed in a steamer…
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Pork Embutido is a type of Filipino meatloaf. It is composed of ground pork, vegetables, cheese, raisins, and seasonings. Unlike traditional meatloaf, which is cooked by baking in the oven, embutido is cooked by steaming. A portion of the meat mixture is wrapped in a sheet of aluminum foil and then placed in a steamer to cook.
Pork Embutdo is the most common embutido version; other versions include chicken embutido and turkey embutido.
Embutido is usually served during special occasions and on the holidays. It can be served cold or warm, and is commonly paired with rice. You can also make embutido sandwich with mayonnaise, which is my favorite. I enjoy having it for breakfast.
In addition, the slices of steamed embutido can also be fried. Fried embutido are best consumed with rice and banana ketchup. How do you like your embutido prepared?
Based on my description, it is quite obvious that I am a fan of this meatloaf. I also make it regularly for the purpose of convenience. The recipe below will yield around 8 pieces of embutido. My entire family consumes 2 pieces per meal. The rest are kept in the freezer for future use. It gives me extra time to do other things.
If you are just starting to learn how to cook, this dish is perfect for you. All you need to do is combine all the ingredients, wrap in a foil, and then steam. It is that easy. I’m sure that you can do it. You can ask questions or clarify things by posting a comment below
Some of our readers started their embutido business using our special embutido recipe. You may want to check that out too.
Try this Pork Embutido Recipe. Happy cooking!
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Pork Embutido
Ingredients
- 3 lbs ground pork
- 1 large yellow onion minced
- 1 large red bell pepper minced
- 1 large carrot minced
- 3/4 to 1 cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 to 4 oz. raisins
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 4 to 5 cups water for steaming
Instructions
- Prepare the embutido meatloaf by combining the following ingredients in a large mixing bowl: ground pork, onion, red bell pepper, carrot, sweet relish, raisins, cheese, eggs, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.
- Add the bread crumbs. Continue to mix until well blended.
- Scoop a cup of embutido mixture and place over a sheet of pre-cut aluminum foil (12 x 10 inches). Mold the mixture to form a cylindrical shape. Roll the foil and secure both edges. Set aside. Do this until all the embutido meatloaf mixture is consumed.
- Arrange the wrapped embutido in a steamer. Pour water on the steamer and let boil. Steam (in medium heat) for 60 minutes.
- Remove the steamed pork embutido from the steamer. Let it cool down. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Slice and arrange in a serving plate. You can also fry it.
- Serve. Share and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Lynn says
Hi Puede din bang wlang breadcrums.
Norman Francisco says
salamat, pwede rin po ba beef Mr. Vanjo
Che zsan says
May lasa po pero puro bell pepper at pickles po lasa pero yung lasa ng baboy po or as in lasa ng embutido po wala eh 🙁 bat po ganun? thanks po.
Vanjo Merano says
Hi Che, in order for your embutido to be really tasty, I suggest to add more salt. Try to make it to 2 teaspoons, instead of just 1. You may also want to add a piece of pork cube (bouillon) into the mixture. Simply crush the cube and mix it along with the other ingredients.
jandel says
sir….bakit sakin medyo basa after ko ma steam? is this an indication na hindi pa luto ang embotido?
Vanjo Merano says
It is possible. Also, make sure that the foil is not loose as steam can accumulate inside while cooking.
ferman creus says
Chef
BY any chance do you know why its preferred to steam than baking in the oven?
Love your videos!
Mary ann says
Always a fan of your site since I migrated to Canada. ???? I wanted to try this recipe but I don’t have a steamer. Can I do this using an oven?
Vanjo Merano says
Thanks for following our recipes, Mary ann. This recipe is meant for steaming though.
Aira Erika says
Hello po Kuya Vanjo.. I’m a fan of yours po.
Anyways, gusto ko lang po malaman kung pupwede po ba na hindi na lalagyan ng pickles & raisins yung Embutido? Hindi po kasi ako kumakain non. 😀 Thanks in advance po.
Vanjo Merano says
Aika -- pwede mong hindi lagyan ng picles and raisins, pero suggestion lang sana na kung pwede ay lagyan mo ng 2 teaspoons ng asukal para magkaroon ng kaunting tamis yung embutido.
Romela says
Vanjo,
I really love your posts.. all the dishes are made simple yet delicious. I have a picky son but with your recipes i get to make him eat.
More Power and God Bless.
Precie Latayan says
Thank you very much sa Panlasangpinoy.I successfully reached how to cook Embutido. Being mother of 4 children and working mother too, its auf great feeling for me and to the children something new in the table. Thank you once again, more power.
Vanjo Merano says
Congratulations, Precie. Seem like you did a great job. I hope that you and the kids liked the embutido.
Cherry says
I want a video to watch it how to make embotido by step by step,cos l realove to try to make my own embotido ,
Vanjo Merano says
Sure, not a problem. It should be out soon.
Myrna Co says
Great rexipe. On sugestion of my daughter,I tried this with cream of mushroom powder. think it made this splendid recipe even more awesome. Thanks a mil!
Vanjo Merano says
Sounds good. Seems like I have to give it a try too.