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Been there, done that.

 

The problem with store-bought sisig like Monterrey or those served at restaurants is that either they scrimp on the ingredients or take short-cuts on the procedures. Some of them may taste good enough, but it is hardly authentic (like topping their sisig with chicharon to make it crunchy, or with raw egg to make it more palatable) - not the real thing.

 

True sisig originated from Pampanga - yup, beside the traintracks in Dau/Mabalacat area. Aling Lucing is a popular example, rest her good soul - but not exactly the best example. Don't even try their franchise stores in Manila - its a poor imitation of the original. Dencio's, Congo Grill or Gerry's Grill? Does not even start to excite my taste buds. My personal recommendation would by the sisig that Trellis offers - but then again, why not prepare your own sisig at a much lesser price? Remember that restaurants normally strive for 30% food cost so you're actually paying thrice as much had you prepared the food yourself. Unless you take the time and the effort, you'll never experience the real stuff.

 

Authentic Kapampangan sisig is cooked three times. First the hog face is boiled to remove the scum and simmered with spices to infuse it with the requisite flavor. It is then finished on the grill for the meat to acquire a certain smokiness before being quick-fried in a wok or served in a sizzling plate. Boiled, grilled and fried - that's how to make a good sisig.

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