Pinuneg

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Pinuneg
Course Blood sausage
Place of origin Philippines
Region or state Cordillera highlands
Main ingredients pork blood

Pinuneg is a Filipino blood sausage originating from the Igorots. It is made with pig's blood (sometimes cow's or caraboa'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]

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