Braised Pork Belly with Five Spices
March 23, 2025
15 Minutes
Medium
Nutritional Information
1200 kcal
Calories
50g
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
80g
Fat
Discover the delicious and budget-friendly Five-Spice Pork Jerky, a crispy, savory snack made with affordable pork front leg meat—Seoul’s cheapest cut! This easy homemade jerky blends tender pork with a flavorful mix of soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and aromatic spices, then rolled thin for perfect crispiness. Slow-cooked to golden perfection, each bite offers a satisfying crunch without excess grease. Ideal for meal prep or on-the-go snacking, this jerky is a tasty way to enjoy high-protein goodness with minimal effort. Try this unique Korean-inspired twist on classic jerky for a flavorful, crispy treat!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pork front leg meat
Sauce and Seasonings
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- salt
- black pepper
- sugar
- five-spice powder
Instructions
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Step 1
Purchase pork front leg meat from the market, as it is the cheapest cut of pork in Seoul.
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Step 2
Wash and cut the meat into small pieces. The market butcher helped with the cutting.
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Step 3
Place the washed pork into a blender and add desired ingredients, such as soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and spices.
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Step 4
Blend the mixture until it becomes a paste.
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Step 5
Be careful not to over-blend, as the mixture should still have some texture.
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Step 6
Place the meat mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap.
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Step 7
Cover the meat mixture with another sheet of plastic wrap.
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Step 8
Use a rolling pin to flatten the meat mixture into a thin sheet.
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Step 9
Make sure the sheet is thin, as a thick sheet will not cook evenly.
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Step 10
Heat a pan with oil over low heat.
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Step 11
Remove one sheet of plastic wrap and carefully place the meat mixture into the pan.
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Step 12
Remove the other sheet of plastic wrap.
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Step 13
Cook the meat mixture over low heat, or use an oven if available.
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Step 14
The meat will slowly shrink and form a crispy texture.
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Step 15
Cook both sides evenly.
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Step 16
The five-spice pork jerky is now formed, but be careful not to add too much oil, as it can make the jerky greasy.
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