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Chinese Pork Jerky (Bak Kwa)
This recipe for Chinese Pork Jerky (Bak Kwa) is a tasty, savoury treat that is enjoyed at Chinese New Year. Ground pork is grilled into a caramelized, sweet and salty meat snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 68 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese
Ingredients
- 75 g granulated sugar
- 30 ml fish sauce
- ¼ teaspoon 5-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon Chinese rose wine (Mei Kuei Lu Chiew)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
- 500 g lean ground pork
Instructions
For visual key process photos, refer to the body of the post.
- In a KitchenAid mixing bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, add in granulated sugar, fish sauce, 5-spice powder, rose wine, and chili powder (if using).
- Add in the ground pork.
- Turn on the mixer to low speed and stir the pork mixture.
- Beat the meat for 5 minutes until it develops a stingy cohesive gel-like texture.
- Transfer the meat into a glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator overnight.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on a half sheet (13" by 18") baking tray.
- Make an outline/border by folding the parchment paper according to the size of the pan..
- Have a bowl of water ready.
- Spread the meat thinly onto the parchment paper, as evenly as possible. If the meat is too sticky, dip the spatula into the bowl of water and spread it out.
- Place plastic wrap over the meat and use a rolling pin to roll the meat thinly.
- Check to see the even thickness of the meat by lifting up the parchment paper against the light.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the meat before placing in the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 200ºF/93°C.
- Bake the meat for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat can be easily peeled off the parchment paper.
- Let the meat cool slightly.
- Use a pair of scissors to cut the meat into 6 large pieces and fold down any protruding edges of parchment paper.
- With the oven rack set to the 2nd from the top, broil the jerky in the oven for 8-10 minutes, flipping the meat intermittently with a pair of tongs, until golden brown in colour.
- Continue to grill the meat for another 8-10 minutes, until the juices have evaporated and the meat is slightly charred, glossy and browned.
- Cut the pork jerky into smaller pieces and serve.
- Or store in the fridge or freezer.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.04g
(0%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.