Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 lbs

pork ear with jowl

cleaned

1 lb

beef or pork liver

cleaned

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 head

garlic

chopped

0.25 cup

red bell pepper

chopped

5 piece

red chili peppers

chopped

0.25 cup

soy sauce

1 tsp

lemons or kalamansi

juiced

1 unit

egg

fresh

0.1 cup

mayonnaise

Step 1
~7 min

Boil pork ear with pepper and salt until tender, about 1-1.5 hours. A fork should easily pass through the meat.

Step 2
~7 min

Add liver to the boiling water during the last minute of cooking.

Step 3
~7 min

Remove the pork ear and liver from the water and let them stand for around 30 minutes to cool.

Step 4
~7 min

Place the pork ear on an aluminum-lined tray and broil for 25 minutes.

Step 5
~7 min

Broil the liver for about 10 minutes, being careful not to overcook it.

Step 6
~7 min

Chop the cooked pork ear and liver into small pieces.

Step 7
~7 min

Sauté garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and red chili pepper in a pan.

Step 8
~7 min

Add the chopped pork ear to the pan and season with soy sauce and kalamansi (or lemon juice).

Step 9
~7 min

Add the chopped liver to the pan and mix well.

Step 10
~7 min

Pour the mixture onto a sizzling plate.

Step 11
~7 min

Top with a fresh egg and mix it in while the plate is still hot.

Step 12
~7 min

Add mayonnaise if desired and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chili peppers to your preferred spice level.

Make sure the sizzling plate is very hot before adding the sisig.

Serve immediately for the best experience.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be partially prepared ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice.

Serve with beer or a refreshing drink.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic rice
Atchara (pickled papaya)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Philippines

Cultural Significance

A staple Filipino dish, often served during celebrations and gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fiestas
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Celebration
Casual gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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