Special Hardinera Recipe

What is Hardinera?

Hardinera (Philippine Spanish: jardinera), also known as the Quezon meatloaf or the Lucban meatloaf, is a Filipino meatloaf made with diced or ground pork topped with sliced hard-boiled eggs, pineapples, carrots, bell peppers, peas, tomatoes, and raisins, among others. The ingredients used are identical to the ones used in Filipino menudo; while the cooking process is similar to the Filipino embutido. It is traditionally steamed in an oval-shaped tin mold known as a llanera (or lyanera), which is also used to make leche flan. It originates from the province of Quezon in Luzon Island.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardinera

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Special Hardinera Recipe

Recipe by Yummy FoodCourse: Main CourseCuisine: FilipinoDifficulty: Moderate

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

hour

minutes

Calories

1441

kcal

Total time

hours

Hardinera, also known as the Lucban (Quezon) meatloaf, is a Filipino meatloaf made with ground pork topped with hard-boiled eggs, pineapples, bell peppers.

Ingredients

3 tbsps oil
4 tbsps butter
1 pc white onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 kg pork tenderloin, ground
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup sweet pickles, diced
1 cup canned spiced ham
¼ cup raisins
1 cup pineapple tidbits, drained
1 pc red bell pepper, diced
1 small can liver spread
½ – 1 cup Quezo de Bola, grated
1 cup bread crumbs
3 pcs eggs, beaten
Banana leaves, softened and cut according to the shape of llanera
For the garnish:
2-3 pcs hard-boiled eggs, sliced
3-4 pcs pineapple slices
1 small green bell pepper, cut into fine strips
1 small red bell pepper, cut into fine strips

Directions

Cut hard boiled egg into wedges.
Line the llanera with softened banana leaves. Brush the leaf with butter, set aside.
In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions, let it caramelize and add the garlic.
Add the pork and sauté until it changes color. Season with salt and pepper.
Combine with salt, pepper, beaten egg and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Let it simmer until the sauce has been reduced.
Remove from heat and let it cool then drain excess sauce.
Arrange the slices of hard-boiled eggs, pineapple slices, red and green bell pepper strips into the prepared llaneras.
Pour meat mixture into the llanera. Cover and steam for 1 hour.
Cool for 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size922

Amount Per ServingCalories1441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 76.08g 98%
- Saturated Fat 34.102g 171%
- Trans Fat 0.678g
Cholesterol 1015mg 339%
Sodium 3629mg 158%
Potassium 2271mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 59.09g 22%
- Dietary Fiber 7.2g 26%
- Total Sugars 37.48g
Protein 123.99g 248%

Vitamin A 201mcg 23%
Vitamin C 176mg 196%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 66mg 367%
Vitamin D 22mcg 111%
Vitamin E 27mg 180%
Vitamin K 36mcg 30%
Thiamin 278mg 23167%
Riboflavin 186mg 14308%
Niacin 192mg 1200%
Vitamin B6 218mg 12824%
Vitamin B12 327mcg 13625%
Folate 38mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid 101mg 2020%
Phosphorus 192mg 16%
Magnesium 54mg 13%
Zinc 163mg 1482%
Selenium 329mcg 599%
Copper 102mg 11334%
Manganese 88mg 3827%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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