Filipino Lechon Sauce

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This sweet and sour Filipino lechon sauce made with liver goes very well with lechon. Any leftover lechon can be boiled in this sauce for another meal.

Submitted by lola
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can liver spread

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup white vinegar

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3 bay leaves

  • salt and ground black pepper, to taste

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (Optional)

Directions

  1. Combine liver spread with water in a bowl until it forms a paste; stir in vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add liver spread mixture; boil 2 minutes, stirring until combined. Stir in bread crumbs; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add cornstarch to thicken sauce if necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
16g Fat
18g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 517mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* 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.