Pinuneg Explained

Pinuneg
Country:Philippines
Region:Cordillera highlands
Course:Blood sausage
Main Ingredient:pork blood

Pinuneg is a Filipino blood sausage originating from the Igorots. It is made with pig's blood (sometimes cow's or carabao's blood), minced pork fat, salt, red onions, ginger, and garlic stuffed into a casing made from pig's small intestine. It is traditionally prepared during pig sacrifice ceremonies.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baguio eats: Head to this restaurant for a literal taste of blood . ABS-CBN News . 25 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Food: Meat - Pinuneg . Dalikan . 25 March 2019.
  3. Web site: Things to do in Baguio after Summer (Part 1 of 3) : Spotlight on Cafe Yagam . Eats in Baguio . 25 March 2019.
  4. Web site: Quitasol . Kimberlie . Mountain food high . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 25 March 2019.
  5. Web site: Tumilang . Lorma . What’s on the menu? Cañao with watwat and pinuneg . Baguio Midland Courier . 25 March 2019.