Embutido (Filipino Meatloaf)

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Like an American meatloaf, this Pinoy pork dish is very easy to prepare. This Filipino meatloaf can be made ahead of time, especially when expecting company.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
2 small meatloaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds ground pork

  • 1 (12 ounce) container fully cooked luncheon meat (such as SPAM®), sliced thin

  • 2 (4 ounce) links chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), sliced thin

  • 2 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle

  • 1 (1.5 ounce) box raisins

  • 3 eggs, beaten

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix together ground pork, luncheon meat, chorizo de Bilbao, pickle, raisin, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Form mixture into 2 logs and wrap with aluminum foil. Place wrapped logs in a baking dish.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Set meatloaves aside to rest.

  4. Carefully drain drippings from the baking dish into a small saucepan; place over medium heat. Stir soy sauce and cornstarch into drippings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir mixture at a boil until sauce is thick, 5 to 7 minutes.

  5. Unwrap meatloaves and slice; serve sauce over sliced meatloaf.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

484 Calories
36g Fat
8g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 484
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 1518mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 500mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.