Longaniza Dominicana (Fried Dominican Pork Sausage)
Coils of garlicky, oregano-scented Dominican pork sausage simmered then fried until crisp, squeezed with lime and served with tostones or fried yuca. A favourite of roadside frituras.
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Pickle the onion
Mix the red onion with the white vinegar and salt in a bowl. Set aside to soften while the sausage cooks.
- 1 red onion
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
✅ Done when: onion looks slightly limp and turns light pink
Simmer the longaniza
Put the in a wide frying pan with the water. Prick it a few times with a fork, cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- 800 g
- 250 ml water
✅ Done when: sausage is cooked through and most of the water has evaporated
Fry until crisp
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Pickle the onion
Mix the red onion with the white vinegar and salt in a bowl. Set aside to soften while the sausage cooks.
- 1 red onion
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
✅ Done when: onion looks slightly limp and turns light pink
Simmer the longaniza
Put the in a wide frying pan with the water. Prick it a few times with a fork, cover, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
- 800 g
- 250 ml water
✅ Done when: sausage is cooked through and most of the water has evaporated
Fry until crisp
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Slice and serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Longaniza arrived with the Spanish and became a Dominican favourite, seasoned with garlic, oregano and sour orange. It's sold in long coils by local butchers.
At frituras, roadside stands that fry everything from pork to plantains, longaniza is a top choice.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Crispy, juicy and full of garlic, it's the star of any Dominican fritura.
💡 Fun Fact
Many Dominicans eat longaniza for breakfast with mangú, as one of the 'golpes' instead of salami.
All over the Dominican Republic
18.49°N, -69.93°W
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