Bakkwa (Chinese Pork Jerky)

In a large bowl, combine the minced pork with soy sauce, sugar, five spice powder, rice wine, salt, and black pepper. Mix vigorously until the mixture becomes tacky.

Ingredients

Minced Pork

2½ mL of Salt

1¼ mL of Black Pepper

30 mL of Soy Sauce

60 mL of Sugar

5 mL of Five Spice Powder

15 mL of Rice Wine

Equipment

Bowl

Place the meat mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten it into a thin, even layer.

Equipment

Parchment Paper

Rolling Pin

Transfer the flattened meat to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven until partially dried, then remove and cut into squares.

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Oven

Finish the Bakkwa by grilling or pan-searing over medium heat with a light brush of oil until charred and caramelized on both sides.

Ingredients

15 mL of Olive Oil

Equipment

Frying Pan

Stove