Embutido Recipe (Filipino style pork meat loaf)

BY :Bebs | Published: 11/30/ 2018 | Updated:07/23/ 2019 | 64 Comments

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Try this delicious and easy to make Embutido, a Filipino meatloaf made from ground pork made flavorful with onions, carrots, bell pepper, relish, and raisins. With egg and sausage filling to make it more special. Perfect for everyday or special occasions.

Embutido is the Filipino version of a meatloaf using ground pork meat. It is usually served during special occasions like Fiesta, birthdays and of course at holidays. And since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought it is about time to remind you of this classic.

The name itself has Spanish origins that refer to cured sausages but Filipino Embutido is something different. It does not need to be cured at all. Rather, it is wrapped in foil and then steamed and it is ready to eat.

Some recipes recommendbaking them instead, which I've tried but I have to say thatthe steamed version tastes better and has a better texture than the baked one.

A special embutido have sausage and hard-boiled egg in the middle but you can leave them out and it will still taste great.

After being steamed, they can be frozen and they can last at least a month.

Embutido can be eaten cold but I personally prefer to fry them before eating served with hot steamed rice dipped in ketchup or sweet chili sauce.

One of our readers, Ann Damirez, suggested broiling it a bit in the oven after steaming it to give a bit of a char and a crisp on the outside. I think it is absolutely a wonderful idea. Then I can skip the frying part and make my life a little easier.

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Embutido Recipe (Filipino - ground pork meatloaf)

5 from 26 votes

Embutido is a Filipino meatloaf from ground pork. Usually steamed, covered in aluminum foil, can be frozen afterward to last for a month. Eaten cold or fried dipped in ketchup or sweet chili sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr

Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course :Main Course, Side Dish

Servings =6

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Ingredients

1 pound ground pork
2 pieces raw egg
¼ cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs or 3 pieces sliced bread cut into really small pieces
1 big carrot - diced (small)
1 big onion - diced (small)
1 medium green bell pepper - diced (small)
⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons tomato sauce or ketchup
⅔ cup raisins
1-2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoons pepper
6 pieces Vienna sausage or 3 hotdogs
2 hard-boiled eggs - each cut into 4

Instructions

Put all ingredients, except the last 2, in a large bowl.
Mix everything together using your hand to make sure that all is well incorporated. Set aside.
Cut 2 pieces of aluminum foil about 12 inches long each. Take half of the meat mixture and flatten it on of the foil, covering about a half. Don't forget to leave some space at the ends, about 2 inches each side.
Place the sausages and hard boiled eggs on the middle of the flattened meat.
Roll the foil so that the meat forms a cylinder or log, locking the sausage and egg in the center. Twist the ends of the foil to lock.
Steam for 50-60 minutes.

Notes

Note 1: This recipe makes 2 big logs or 4 small ones.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 746mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 17.9mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2.6mg

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Kristine Joy Lumactod says
September 27, 2023 at 7:56 am

I just tried this today. Still haven't tasted it. I tried most of your recipes and it's really good. My favorite is the Maja Blanca.
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Me says
May 01, 2023 at 6:49 am

Made this for dinner. Excellent ratio of spices. It’s good
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Bel says
May 10, 2022 at 3:07 pm

Can foil be replace with parchment paper?
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- Bebs says
  June 25, 2022 at 6:30 pm
  
  Sure you can, Bel.
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Corazon says
January 04, 2022 at 10:46 am

I made it for New Year’s Day and gave it to a friend and the next day she insisted that I make her some and she will pay for it.It is that good
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- Bebs says
  January 04, 2022 at 3:09 pm
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  Aaawww..that is amazing news, Corazon! Maybe it could be a new business venture for you! Good luck!
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Liberty says
August 04, 2021 at 3:10 pm

My dear Bebz,
Please add 1 cup cheddar cheese in this recipe and further increase the delectability level! I used 3 bread slices because the sugar in the bread slices gives that little sweet flavor to offset the saltiness in the cheese. Keep on sharing you recipes because you give us delight when we cook for our loved ones and inspires us to continue to improve our simple tastes! God bless to you and family.
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- Bebs says
  August 06, 2021 at 7:32 pm
  
  Thank you for this tip, Liberty! I will add it to the notes section!
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Beth says
April 19, 2021 at 2:30 am

hi, was thinking to use ground beef any thoughts? Also same concern about tin foil. Any suggestions on other options besides tin foil? I stumbled upon your site. Was craving for some bilo-bilo recipe. Made it twice now:) This whole COVID thing gave me the courage to never be afraid to try. Not much of a cook:( Were interacial family so its hamburger & mac & cheese kind'a thing in our household. Hope to hear from you! Take care.
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- Bebs says
  April 30, 2021 at 7:51 pm
  
  Hi Beth, ground beef is ok or you can also use half beef and half pork. As for the foil, I have some alternatives but they will be more difficult to find. Or you can place it in a loaf pan like a meatloaf.
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Hannah says
February 06, 2021 at 7:27 pm

Is it possible to add cheese to the recipe? I remember having some chunks of cheese in embotido.
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- Bebs says
  February 10, 2021 at 1:01 am
  
  Sure you can Hanna.
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Michelle B says
January 14, 2021 at 1:17 am

I have tried a few of your recipes and they always turned out great! Thank you for sharing with us!
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- Bebs says
  May 15, 2021 at 3:36 am
  
  So happy to hear that you are enjoying our recipes, Michelle. Thanks for the great review.
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Raquel says
December 24, 2020 at 1:42 pm

Hi,
Can I use yellow bell pepper instead of green?
Thanks,
Raquel
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- Bebs says
  December 27, 2020 at 1:22 am
  
  Of course, you can!
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  - Liberty says
    August 04, 2021 at 3:12 pm
    
    Red bell pepper for the embutido is best because it give out much better aroma than green or yellow pepper per my cooking
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Cece says
December 23, 2020 at 4:12 am

Hello!
I will be trying this for xmas eve but wondered if puede substitute yung sweet pickle for crushed pineapple?? Or kung puede leave it out completely? Ano kaya? Thank you so much in advance!
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Melenie says
December 22, 2020 at 4:13 am

If I make smaller logs - do I need to steam it for the same amount of time?
Also, can I steam in advance and keep in fridge til I'm ready to fry them?
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- Bebs says
  May 13, 2021 at 11:56 pm
  
  If you will cook it all together then just use the same amount of time. Yes, you can freeze the steamed embutido and thaw before frying.
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kaye says
December 09, 2020 at 11:13 am

Hello, may I know the best type of pork meat to use? Is it pure karne or do I use fat also? Thanks🙂
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- Bebs says
  May 13, 2021 at 7:07 pm
  
  Some fats are needed so the embotido will not come out dry.
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Gerald Mayor says
November 02, 2020 at 1:49 am

I realy loved all your recipe. Well balanced ingredients and perfectly delicious. I am an executive chef here in a boutique hotel in Canada, and trying some of your creations are great twist. and recomends your website to our kababayan guests. Big Compliment! keep up the good Cooking. 💚
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- Bebs says
  November 14, 2020 at 1:27 am
  
  Wow! That is so nice of you to say! I am happy that you find our recipes good and thanks for your recommendations...ingat and stay safe always.😊
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Angeli says
August 12, 2020 at 4:59 am

I really like this recipe and I tried your other recipe and they are good and easy to follow. For the Embutido, can I use ground chicken instead? And if yes, will it be the same amount of time when I steam it? Thanks.
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- Bebs says
  August 12, 2020 at 9:45 am
  
  Hi Angeli, sure go ahead.
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Mari says
July 20, 2020 at 4:59 pm

Yummmmmy embotido..:)
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Cherry says
July 09, 2020 at 3:39 pm

Hi, can I make this ahead, and steam only the following day? By the way, i’ve tried a lot of your recipes, thanks for sharing your talent. 🙂
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- Bebs says
  July 29, 2020 at 2:41 pm
  
  Glad to hear that you like our recipes, Cherry. Sure you can make it ahead but I will also wrap them in alu. foil just before steaming.
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Grace says
June 29, 2020 at 8:02 pm

I'm going to try this. Thanks for sharing!
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- Bebs says
  July 27, 2020 at 6:15 pm
  
  You are welcome, Grace.
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Lilibeth says
June 15, 2020 at 11:03 am

Hi can I use chicken sausage instead of Vienna sausage?
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- Bebs says
  June 18, 2020 at 6:04 pm
  
  Sure, I also sometimes do.
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Xanie says
May 13, 2020 at 4:36 pm

I don’t have a steamer, can I bake this instead? What’s the oven setting and how long? 😊 I. tried your other recipes and I love them all! I did Maja Blanca, Ube halaya, Cassava Cake and Longanisa recipes!! 😋 I’m a huge fan! Thanks in advance!!
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- Bebs says
  May 14, 2020 at 2:21 am
  
  Wow that is a lot and happy that you like them all. Yes, you can bake it in the oven. It will take about 1 hour at 180°C at the middle rack.
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  - Cath says
    June 01, 2020 at 12:38 am
    
    Hi. Is there any difference in the texture of embutido when baked or steamed?
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    - Bebs says
      June 02, 2020 at 12:59 am
      
      Hi Cath, I find that steamed embutido is moist while baked ones a bit dryer.
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  - Clare says
    May 15, 2021 at 2:17 am
    
    Hi Bebs,
    Can I airfry it or is it best to fry it in oil?
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    - Bebs says
      May 15, 2021 at 2:34 am
      
      I think it should work with the airfryer.
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Arlene Jomuad says
May 10, 2020 at 10:51 pm

Delicious embutido. I like it. I want to know more recipes from you
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- Bebs says
  May 10, 2020 at 11:52 pm
  
  Thanks, Arlene. There are plenty here for you to try.
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Lory says
April 23, 2020 at 6:05 pm

This recipe tastes good! Thank you for sharing! Just my concern is the finished product is not that compact. Can you advise how I can make it more compact so it won't disintegrate? Or will it be compact after freezing? Thanks!
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- Bebs says
  April 24, 2020 at 8:33 pm
  
  Hi Lory, try to roll it as compact and tight as you can. In the video, you will see that it should already stick together and hold its form prior to rolling.
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- Gelly says
  March 24, 2021 at 5:38 am
  
  I tried the embutido and I really liked it. The taste was delish! I forgot to put the carrots though. But it turned out good.
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  - Bebs says
    May 27, 2021 at 11:55 pm
    
    Great that you like it, with or without the carrots 😉
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Dii says
April 18, 2020 at 5:56 am

Hi, What name brand is your steamer ? I am also enjoying your videos of how you show step by step / the process. Thanks
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- Bebs says
  April 18, 2020 at 10:24 am
  
  Hi Di, I left that steamer in Germany 🙁 i forgot which brand it was.
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Ina says
March 22, 2020 at 2:12 am

Thanks for sharing this recipe. Its yummy!
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- Bebs says
  March 22, 2020 at 12:34 pm
  
  Glad to hear it, Ina.
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Millie Cuizon says
April 05, 2019 at 1:17 am

I would love to see a simple recipe for Kare Kare.
Salamat!
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- Bebs says
  April 05, 2019 at 12:07 pm
  
  Hi Mille, here is the link to our Kare Kare recipe. You can make it more simple by just using basic ingredients like eggplant, pechay, and yard-long beans. You can also use pork hocks or even belly instead of oxtail and tripe.
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Revo Zagadp says
March 06, 2019 at 1:21 am

I love your recipe, keep up the nice work and continue sharing... Love u
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- Bebs says
  March 06, 2019 at 8:41 am
  
  Glad that you are loving our recipes. Thanks for your encouraging comment.
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Len says
December 06, 2018 at 9:15 am

My mom always cooked this for big events but she uses this very thin lining that wraps the embutido and steams it. This thin white lining is also edible.
Do you know what this is? Is it available outside of the US ? If so, where can we get it?
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- Bebs says
  December 06, 2018 at 10:50 am
  
  Hi Len, could it be bean curd or soybean sheet? The one they use for kikiam? That is an idea...
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  - Purs G says
    April 03, 2019 at 7:35 pm
    
    It is called sinsal. It looks like very thin and has a bit fatty lines. It is used to wrap a similar dish called morcon.
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- Ria says
  January 23, 2019 at 7:48 am
  
  the white lining is thin fat from offal of pork, usually lined on the aluminum foil to prevent meat from clinging onto the foil. i usually get it from batchoy spleen (i think). i believe they are not being preserved for commercial sale.
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Eleanor Veloso says
December 03, 2018 at 4:44 am

Can we wrap the embutido in parchment paper and steam it? It is because they say using aluminum foil can cause some aluminum to get into our food and aluminum is a suspect in alzheimer's disease
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- Bebs says
  December 03, 2018 at 9:47 am
  
  Hi Eleanor, I haven't tried using parchment paper for wrapping and steaming embutido in, so I can not say if it would work or not. Sorry that I could not help you.
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Pilipinas Recipes says
May 21, 2018 at 1:07 am

This Embutido Recipe is one of the Great Pinoy Recipe. I Actually made this one with some twist and can be seen on my Blog.
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Jaylord mendoza says
March 14, 2018 at 2:53 pm

Hello, Good day... Can i use red bell peppers instead of green?
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- Bebs says
  March 14, 2018 at 9:49 pm
  
  Sure you can...
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- Irish says
  May 10, 2021 at 7:47 pm
  
  This embutido recipe is for keeps. My partner who is a picky eater loved it, although I didn't add raisins and eggs as per his request and I totally forgot to add flour it still held its' shape when I fried it and still tasted amazing.. I was able to make 7 logs.
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  - Bebs says
    May 10, 2021 at 7:51 pm
    
    That is great, Irish! Happy that your hubby likes it! Thanks for the 5 stars.
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Embutido Recipe (Filipino style pork meat loaf) - Foxy Folksy (2024)

FAQs

How long does embutido last in the fridge? ›

Store embutido in an airtight container. It should last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and 1 month in the freezer.

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Why is my embutido dry? ›

Fresh ingredients will give your embutido a better flavor and texture. Don't overcook the embutido. Overcooking the embutido can make it dry and tough. It is important to check the internal temperature of the embutido using a meat thermometer to ensure that it is fully cooked but not overcooked.

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What is embutido in English? ›

The name of the dish in the Philippines originally referred to embutido, the Spanish word for sausage. Dried sausages are now known under the general terms longganisa or chorizo in the Philippines, with the term embutido used for the meatloaf dish.

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Where did embutido originated in the Philippines? ›

In the Philippines, embutido was originally an adaptation of Spanish sausages. But during the American occupation, from 1898 to 1946, it became suffused with American products: an adaptation of an adaptation. “The G.I.'s introduced us to the canned beef, the Spam,” Emma said.

Who invented embutido? ›

Embutido is of Spanish origin. It is one of the many varities of cured dry sausages found all over Spain and Latin America. In the Philippines however, due to the fusion of Spanish and American cuisine, embutido or embotido refers to a type of homemade meatloaf wrapped around slices of egg and sausage.

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Can I use cling wrap for embutido? ›

Embotido - Instant Pot Philippines. Get a bowl and mix all the ingredients together. In a cling wrap place a portion of the mixture. Form and roll it tightly then cover with aluminum foil.

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Is embutido cured meat? ›

Did you know that, in Spain, embutido refers to various cured sausages? The term stems from the Spanish embutir, meaning “to stuff,” and it encompasses reddish chorizo and jamon preserved for weeks. In the Philippines, it takes a slightly different definition as most embutido recipes are like fresh meat loaf logs.

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What language is embutido? ›

Embutido (Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese), enchido (European Portuguese) or embotit (Catalan) is a generic term for cured ground meat products.

What is another word for embutido? ›

embutido m (plural embutidos) sausage. cold meat synonyms ▲ Synonyms: cecina, fiambre.

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How long does precooked meat last in the fridge? ›

Let's start with the cooked roast.

Then, you can store it in the fridge (40°F or less) for up to 3 to 4 days. Now, keep in mind that refrigeration slows down the bacterial growth, but it doesn't stop it. If you need it to last a little bit longer, freeze it in a covered airtight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag.

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How long before refrigerated meat goes bad? ›

For raw ground meats, poultry, seafood and variety meats (liver, tongue, chitterlings, etc.), refrigerate them only 1 to 2 days before either cooking or freezing. Beef, veal, lamb and pork roasts, steaks and chops may be kept 3 to 5 days.

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How long is premade food good for in the fridge? ›

The United States Department of Agriculture recommends using cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days. Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth.