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Pinuneg

Pinuneg is a Filipino blood sausage originating from the Igorots. It is made with pig'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.

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Pinuneg
CourseBlood sausage
Place of originPhilippines
Region or stateCordillera highlands
Main ingredientspork blood

Pinuneg is a Filipino blood sausage originating from the Igorots. It is made with pig's blood (sometimes cow's or carabao'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.12345

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