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Lechon Sauce

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Lechon Sauce

Lechon Sauce is a sweet-tangy, liver-based Filipino condiment for roasted meats.

30 minutes · Serves 8

Ingredients for Lechon Sauce

  • 1/2 lb pork liver
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 onions, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Lechon Sauce

  1. 1.Season pork liver with salt and pepper; rest for 5 minutes, then grill until fully cooked. Cool and chop.
  2. 2.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onions until softened.
  3. 3.Add liver and cook for 1 minute. Pour in vinegar and bring to a boil.
  4. 4.Stir in brown sugar and water; bring back to a boil, then add breadcrumbs and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. 5.Blend the mixture until smooth, return it to the wok, and bring it just to a boil.
  6. 6.Season with onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cool slightly and serve as a condiment.
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