Everlasting Recipe (Marikina-style Meatloaf) - Kawaling PInoy — kawalingpinoy.com

Marikina Everlasting by Lalaine Manalo last updated December 20, 2019 posted December 20, 2019 Leave a CommentEverlasting made of ground pork, hotdogs, pineapple tidbits, and cheese. Delicious as it is festive, this Marikina-style steamed meatloaf is perfect for fiestas, holidays, and special occasions.Marikina EverlastingFour days to Christmas Eve! If you’re looking for an easy Noche Buena dish that’s sure to impress, Marikina’s everlasting is your answer. This Filipino-style steamed meatloaf is simple to make yet turns out so festive and full-on flavor.  You’d be the hostess with the mostest with hardly any effort!For more simple holiday recipes, you might want to check out my pork asado or juicy grilled pork belly recipes. They’ll make a great addition to any holiday celebration! Difference Between Everlasting and Lucban Hardinera Although these two regional delicacies share mostly similar ingredients and are both traditionally steamed in oval-shaped tin molds (llaneras), there a few differences that make each one truly special. Hardinera-a Lucban, Quezon specialty made of diced pork. Pork roast is cut into large chunks and simmered in ketchup and seasonings until tender. The meat is then chopped into pieces, and briefly cooked with luncheon meat, bell peppers, crushed pineapple, sweet pickle relish, raisins, and cheese. The mixture transferred in llaneras, covered with beaten eggs, and then steamed with boiled egg and vegetable garnishings.Everlasting-this Marikina meatloaf is made of ground pork. The meat is cooked in tomato sauce along with sliced hotdogs, crushed pineapple, sweet pickle relish, bell peppers, carrots, raisins, and cheese. After cooling, beaten eggs are stirred in as binder and the mixture is then steamed in llaneras with boiled egg and vegetable garnishings. Tips on How to Make Filipino Meatloaf in Can Not a fan of pork? Substitute with ground beef or chicken.I used hotdogs in the recipe, but Chorizo de Bilbao, ham, or luncheon meat are also great ways to extend the dish and add a smoky flavor.When cooking the meat,  simmer until the sauce is absorbed and the mixture is mostly dry as the excess moisture will keep the meatloaf from setting well.Cool the cooked pork mixture completely before adding the beaten eggs lest they cook in the residual heat. To easily release the steamed loaf, line the llaneras with banana leaves and brush with butter.Pack the pork mixture well in the molds to help the loaf set and hold together.While everlasting is traditionally steamed in tin molds, you can also use any heat-proof ramekins or casserole dish. This steamed pork loaf is usually served for fiestas and holidays, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy it for everyday family dinners, too.  Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also freezer-friendly.Prepare a batch or two and transfer into airtight containers or wrap tightly with foil and place in resealable bags. Freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy cold or steam for a few minutes until internal temperature reads 165 F. Marikina Everlasting Everlasting is a Filipino-style meatloaf made of ground pork, sausage, crushed pineapples, and cheese steamed in tin cans. It's a festive and tasty dish perfect for special occasions. Keyword: filipino meatloaf Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil3 hotdogs, sliced thinly1 onion, peeled and chopped4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced2 1/2 pounds ground porksalt and pepper to taste1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded, cored, and finely chopped1/2 green bell pepper, seeded, cored, and finely chopped1 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup water1 cup crushed pineapples, drained1/4 cup sweet pickle relish2 tablespoons raisins1 cup shredded cheese6 large eggs, well beaten For Garnishings 2 hardboiled eggs, peeled and halved lengthwise2 pineapple rings, halvedbell pepper stripscarrot florets Instructions Pass banana leaves over hot flames for a few seconds or until soft and pliable. Cut into oval shapes, large enough to cover the bottom of llaneras.Line each llanera with banana leaf and lightly brush with butter. Set aside.In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add hotdogs and cook for about 1 minute or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.Add ground pork and cook, breaking apart with the back of the spoon, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until it begins to lose its pink.Add carrots and bell peppers and continue to cook, stirring regularly, until meat is lightly browned.Season with salt and pepper to tasteAdd tomato sauce and water. Bring to a simmer.Add crushed pineapples, sweet pickle relish, and raisins. Continue to cook until liquid is mostly absorbed.Add cheese and stir just until melted.Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.Add beaten eggs and stir until well-combined.Decorate the prepared llaneras with boiled egg slices, pineapple slices, bell pepper strips, and carrot florets on top of the banana leaves.Spoon pork mixture into the molds. Pack the mixture well and smooth top. Cover each llanera tightly with aluminum foil. Steam for about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours minutes or until the meat mixture is set. Remove from heat and let stand for about 3 to 5 minutes.Invert meatloaf on a serving platter and peel banana leaf. Cut into desired slices and serve with ketchup.  

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