Name: Easy Homemade Filipino Longanisa Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 4 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Sausage

Lazy Longanisa (Filipino-Style Breakfast Sausage)

Aug 19, 2025
by Adriel Grant
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

2 hrs 25 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Craving that sweet and savory longanisa flavor without the fuss? This recipe delivers an authentic Filipino breakfast experience by transforming readily available smoked sausage into a caramelized delight, perfect with rice and a perfectly fried egg.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 pound smoked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

4 teaspoons white vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

29 g
Cholesterol

81 mg
Protein

15 g
Saturated Fat

17 g
Sodium

1166 mg
Sugar

29 g
Fat

38 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the sliced kielbasa, brown sugar, white vinegar, and soy sauce. Seal the bag tightly, removing any excess air, and gently massage to ensure the sausage is thoroughly coated with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld deeply. (Minimum 2 hours, ideally overnight)

02

Step

Pour the marinated sausage mixture into a large skillet. Add water and vegetable oil to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat until the liquid has reduced and the sausage is beautifully browned and caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (Approximately 15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use a dark brown sugar instead of light brown.
If you don't have a resealable bag, a bowl covered with plastic wrap works just as well for marinating.
Serve immediately with a side of steamed white rice and a fried egg for the complete Filipino breakfast experience.
Feel free to adjust the amount of brown sugar to your liking, depending on how sweet you prefer your longanisa.
Andouille sausage can also be used in place of kielbasa for a spicier flavor.

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