King Sue has always been one of the stars of the Filipino Christmas

In the Philippines, there are well-loved Yuletide traditions that we’ve observed for years and are treasured by generations of families.  Having King Sue hams on the Noche Buena table  is one of them. Let’s look at some of these endearing practices that make Christmas in our country like no other.

Simbang Gabi/Misa de Gallo
It is believed that completing the nine-day novena masses will make Christmas wishes come true.

Caroling
Filipinos sure love to sing and during the Yule Season, this fondness for music is manifested through caroling.  Neighborhood kids sing with hand-crafted tambourines while adult carolers have ventured into more high-tech versions, with microphones, mobile speakers, and even lights as they render their well-practiced song and dance numbers.

Exchange gifts
This sharing of blessings often comes in the form of “Aguinaldo” (usually from godparents), small funny items (from office Monito-Monita), and of course, the much-awaited exchanging of gifts with the family on Christmas Eve.

Putting up of Christmas decorations
 As soon as November 1 is over, Filipinos immediately take down their Halloween decor and replace them with festive and colorful embellishments to signal the start of Yuletide. Think glittery buntings, the traditional parol made of  bamboo and Japanese paper or Capiz shells laden with Christmas lights and of course, the Christmas Tree. There is no better symbol of Christmas than the Belen, the centerpiece of one’s home decoration.  A representation of the Nativity Scene, it is present in almost all Filipino household.

Noche Buena
It literally translates to “Good Night” in Spanish but for Filipinos, Noche Buena is the ultimate feast on Christmas Eve. Here families get together at 12 midnight and share a lavish banquet prepared by the whole family.   The Yuletide table is filled with all kinds of dishes including King Sue’s Chinese Bone-in Ham and other premium meat products. Its Pear Shape, Pina Ham and Sweet Hams, bacon, sausages, cold cuts and chorizos, are also the most likely ingredients in some recipes including lasagana, paellas, pasta, tacos, sandwiches and salads. Indeed, King Sue has always been one of the stars of the Filipino Christmas. It’s a time time-honored tradition that never grows old.

Merry Christmas from King Sue!  May the Yule Season be a special and memorable one for you and your loved ones!

3 Easy tips on how to turn your leftovers into tasty dishes from King Sue

Wondering what to do with all that food that’s been sitting on the fridge after the holidays? Get creative with the help of King Sue Ham & Sausage Co., Inc., makers of quality meat products like ham and sausages for the past 85 years. Here are 3 easy tips on how to turn your leftovers into a tasty dish.

1.  Leftover ham is such a versatile ingredient you can practically create a hundred and one meals from it. Put together a quick carbonara dish by tossing together cubed ham, chopped garlic, sliced onions, and frozen peas into melted butter. Cook for one minute; stir in all-purpose cream and add cooked pasta. Cook for another 3 minutes until it’s done.

You can also include leftover ham in quesadillas, fresh vegetable salad, creamy chicken and ham chowder, and as topping on homemade pizza and backed mac and cheese.

2. With its smoky, salty flavor, chorizo can turn an ordinary frittata into a 5-star omelet! You can actually include your favorite vegetables like spinach and asparagus in this dish to make it healthier. Beat five eggs with parmesan, salt and pepper. Sauté ingredients like onions, mushrooms, spinach, and chopped leftover chorizo in melted butter. Pour egg mixture and stir until the egg mixture has set on the bottom. Remove from heat and bake in the oven for five minutes.

3.   Sausages are great on their own but if you have a surplus of these meaty bites, turn them into brand new meals with only a few additional ingredients. A perfect dish for your Hungarian sausages is a comforting potato and sausage soup. All you need are diced potatoes, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, bite-sized sausages, chicken stock, and sour cream. In a deep pan, simmer all ingredients except for the sausages in chicken stock for 15 minutes. Add sausages cook for another 10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Whisk in sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Turning 86 this year,  King Sue Ham & Sausage Co. has been part of many Filipino celebrations and traditions, providing generations of families with high quality meat products that can be enjoyed any day of the year.

Aside from the signature hams, the company has expanded its product offerings over the years and now includes the popular Chorizo Bilbao, gourmet sausages, bacon, burgers, cold cuts, and Filipino favorites such as sisig, tocino, and corned beef.

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