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Whole-Cut Pork Jerky

Name: Whole-Cut Pork Jerky
Prep time: 144 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 384 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500g pork leg meat; 5g fish sauce; 20g sugar; 1g baking soda; 2-3g salt; 2g sesame oil or other cooking oil; a pinch spices (five-spice powder or BBQ seasoning, optional); a small amount red yeast rice powder (optional); a small amount honey water (optional)

Other★★ Intermediate384min

Prep 144m ·
Cook 240m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Whole-Cut Pork Jerky

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	pork leg meat	500g
	fish sauce	5g
	sugar	20g
	baking soda	1g
	salt	2-3g
	sesame oil or other cooking oil	2g
	spices (five-spice powder or BBQ seasoning, optional)	a pinch
	red yeast rice powder (optional)	a small amount
	honey water (optional)	a small amount

A delicious Whole-Cut Pork Jerky recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Whole-Cut Pork Jerky step by step

Step 1 Detail

Trim fresh pork leg of fat and membrane. Freeze slightly until firm for easier slicing. Cut into 3-5mm thick slices.
Step 2 Detail

For 500g of meat, season with 2-3g salt (the original recipe called for 4g, but fish sauce and spices already add saltiness — reduced here to avoid an overly salty result), 5g fish sauce, 20g sugar, 0.5g baking soda, spices (black pepper or other seasonings) to taste, a pinch of red yeast rice powder, and 1-2g sesame oil. Marinate for 3 hours or overnight.
Step 3 Detail

Dehydrate at 70°C for 3-4 hours. Flip or stir the slices after the first 30 minutes to prevent sticking to the rack. Dry until firm, adjusting time to your preference.
Step 4 Detail

Steam in a pot for 10 minutes, then lay flat and brush with honey (optional).
Step 5 Detail

Roast in the oven at 180°C for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden.