Chinese Recipes
Homemade Pork Jerky
Sweet, savory, and perfectly chewy, this homemade pork jerky is made with ground pork, honey, and Asian seasonings. Baked until caramelized and lightly crisp around the edges, it's a delicious snack with no artificial additives.
- Total
- 45 Minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Chinese Recipes
- Method
- Baking
- Total Time
- 45 Minutes
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Main Ingredient
- Ground Pork Shoulder
About This Recipe
Sweet, savory, and perfectly chewy, this homemade pork jerky is made with ground pork, honey, and Asian seasonings. Baked until caramelized and lightly crisp around the edges, it's a delicious snack with no artificial additives.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Written with clear home-cooking steps so the process is easier to follow from start to finish.
- Breaks the method into manageable steps instead of assuming you already know the technique.
- Includes clear preparation cues that help with texture and consistency.
- Shows a practical way to cook pork with clear preparation and cooking cues.
- Gives the dish a clear sweet and savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground Pork Shoulder
- 20 g Light Soy Sauce
- 10 g Oyster Sauce
- 30 g Fish Sauce
- 40 g Granulated Sugar
- 2 g Ground Black Pepper
- 2 g Salt
- 30 g Honey
- 5 g White Sesame Seeds
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
Ground Pork Shoulder
Pork brings savory depth and works well with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and vegetables.
Light Soy Sauce
Soy sauce seasons the dish with salt and umami while helping the sauce taste more rounded.
Oyster Sauce
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Fish Sauce
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Finely mince the pork shoulder or grind it in a food processor until smooth.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce.
Step 3
Transfer the ground pork to a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Add the salt, ground black pepper, and sugar. Mix until evenly combined.
Step 5
Place the pork mixture into a bread machine bowl or stand mixer.
Step 6
Knead or mix for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and develops a cohesive texture.
Step 7
After several minutes of mixing, gradually add the sauce mixture and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 8
Remove the seasoned pork mixture and prepare it for shaping.
Step 9
Lightly grease a large sheet of aluminum foil. Place half of the pork mixture on top and cover with plastic wrap.
Step 10
Roll the mixture into an even rectangle about 3 mm thick. Keeping an even thickness helps ensure uniform baking.
Step 11
Whisk together the honey and an equal amount of water until smooth.
Step 12
Transfer the pork sheet to a baking tray. Brush with honey glaze and sprinkle with white sesame seeds. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
Step 13
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the surface begins to caramelize.
Step 14
If excess liquid accumulates during baking, carefully drain it off and return the tray to the oven.
Step 15
When lightly browned, flip the pork sheet, brush with more honey glaze, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds, and continue baking until fully cooked.
Step 16
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Trim away any overly dark edges if desired.
Step 17
Cut into bite-sized pieces or strips.
Step 18
Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days for the best flavor and texture.
Cooking Tips
- Finely grind the pork for the best texture. Mix thoroughly until the meat becomes sticky, which helps the jerky hold together during baking. Be sure to bake until fully cooked and slightly dry for the classic chewy pork jerky texture.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
- Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.
Recipe Card
Sweet, savory, and perfectly chewy, this homemade pork jerky is made with ground pork, honey, and Asian seasonings. Baked until caramelized and lightly crisp around the edges, it's a delicious snack with no artificial additives.
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground Pork Shoulder
- 20 g Light Soy Sauce
- 10 g Oyster Sauce
- 30 g Fish Sauce
- 40 g Granulated Sugar
- 2 g Ground Black Pepper
- 2 g Salt
- 30 g Honey
- 5 g White Sesame Seeds
Method
- Finely mince the pork shoulder or grind it in a food processor until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce.
- Transfer the ground pork to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the salt, ground black pepper, and sugar. Mix until evenly combined.
- Place the pork mixture into a bread machine bowl or stand mixer.
- Knead or mix for about 10 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and develops a cohesive texture.
- After several minutes of mixing, gradually add the sauce mixture and continue mixing until fully incorporated.
- Remove the seasoned pork mixture and prepare it for shaping.
- Lightly grease a large sheet of aluminum foil. Place half of the pork mixture on top and cover with plastic wrap.
- Roll the mixture into an even rectangle about 3 mm thick. Keeping an even thickness helps ensure uniform baking.
- Whisk together the honey and an equal amount of water until smooth.
- Transfer the pork sheet to a baking tray. Brush with honey glaze and sprinkle with white sesame seeds. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C).
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the surface begins to caramelize.
- If excess liquid accumulates during baking, carefully drain it off and return the tray to the oven.
- When lightly browned, flip the pork sheet, brush with more honey glaze, sprinkle with additional sesame seeds, and continue baking until fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Trim away any overly dark edges if desired.
- Cut into bite-sized pieces or strips.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 days for the best flavor and texture.
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