Grilled Longganisa Skewers with Garlic Vinegar Dipping Sauce

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Sweet and savory Filipino longganisa sausages grilled on skewers and served with a tangy garlic vinegar dip for a flavorful street food experience. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs Filipino longganisa sausages, garlic cloves, minced, white vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread each of the 8 longganisa sausages onto a soaked wooden skewer.
  2. Step 2: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the sausages are evenly browned and cooked through with some charred edges.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing 1/2 cup white vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  4. Step 4: Serve the hot grilled longganisa skewers with the garlic vinegar dipping sauce on the side for drizzling or dipping.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Longganisa Skewers with Garlic Vinegar Dipping Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Grilled Longganisa Skewers with Garlic Vinegar Dipping Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep filipino longganisa sausages from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Longganisa Skewers with Garlic Vinegar Dipping Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Grilled Longganisa Skewers with Garlic Vinegar Dipping Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Grilled Longganisa Skewers with Garlic Vinegar Dipping Sauce?

Filipino pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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