Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky), a smoky, fragrant and savory snack that remains a popular Chinese New Year treat or any time of the year, really!Bak Kwa (Chinese Pork Jerky), a Chinese sweet and salty dried meat product that is similar to jerky, is immensely popular in Singapore and Malaysia where it is usually consumed during Chinese New Year. In the weeks leading up to Chinese New Year, you'll often see a line of customers outside Bak Kwa shops, waiting to purchase this Hokkien delicacy. Prices of Bak Kwa before and during Chinese New Year often see a rise as well. This is my second year making Bak Kwa at home, as I have not been able to find any here in Houston. My kids love it and so does my jerky loving friends. The recipe that I used is very simple, although a little time consuming. But what's better that kicking back with a glass of wine or a pint of beer as you grill some smoky flavored Bak Kwa with your family in your backyard! Bak Kwa
adapted from "The Meat Men Singapore" Recipe Ingredients 2.2 lbs Ground Pork 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder 1/4 tsp Chinese 5-Spice Powder 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder 1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce 2 tbsp Fish Sauce 1 tbsp Hua Tiao Cooking Wine 1 cup Sugar 1 tsp Dark Soy Sauce Honey Cooking Method 1. Marinate ground pork in a large bowl with cinnamon powder, 5 spice powder, coriander powder, white pepper powder, light soy sauce, fish sauce, cooking wine, sugar and dark soy sauce. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour. 2. Line 2 large baking trays with parchment paper. 3. Spread the marinated ground meat thinly onto the 2 large baking trays. 4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 min. 5. Cut the pork into squares and grill over a charcoal pit, glazing them with honey. 6. Grill for about 2 min each side or until it is lightly charred.
9 Comments
2/9/2018 07:15:32 am
I've never had this before! I think I'll need to try it!
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Miss Crumbs A Lot
2/9/2018 03:08:54 pm
Thank you! I hope you'll like it. It's like beef jerky, only less dry & chewy and it has wonderful flavor.
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2/9/2018 09:14:48 am
I love all of the spices that went into this. How flavorful!
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Miss Crumbs A Lot
2/9/2018 03:09:09 pm
Thank you! I hope you'll try it.
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adriana
2/11/2018 07:18:48 pm
What a different and fun recipe idea! Looks so good!
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Ann Fong
2/8/2022 01:55:51 pm
Can I broil it instead of using the grill?
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Miss Crumbs A Lot
3/8/2022 05:59:31 pm
You should be able to broil it, although grilling on the bbq or charcoal grill will taste more authentic.
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