Homemade Luncheon Meat

Homemade Luncheon Meat

Homemade Luncheon Meat – a smooth, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned alternative to store-bought canned meat! This recipe uses freshly ground pork combined with a special luncheon meat seasoning (or a DIY blend of starch, red yeast powder, chicken essence, sugar, scallions, and ginger) for an authentic, savory taste. The key to its signature texture? Vigorous mixing and slamming to develop the gluten, ensuring a firm yet tender bite. Steamed to perfection in an oil-coated container, this homemade version is free from preservatives and packed with rich umami flavor. Slice it thin for sandwiches, fry it crispy for breakfast, or enjoy it as a protein-packed snack. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this luncheon meat will become a staple in your kitchen!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork
2000g

The aromatics

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water
150ml
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oil
20ml

The sauce & seasonings

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luncheon meat seasoning package
105g
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chicken essence
5g
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white sugar
10g
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scallions
20g
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ginger
10g

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Put the pork into a meat grinder and grind it into a fine paste, or the final product will not be smooth and compact.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Buy a pre-made luncheon meat seasoning package online (with a flavor similar to canned goods, this package can make 2-2.5 kg of meat; if you mix the filling yourself and the flavor is not the same as canned goods, add an appropriate amount of salt, 95g of starch, 5g of red yeast powder, chicken essence, white sugar, scallions, and ginger to taste, and mix with 150g of water)

3. Step 3

Step 3
Pour half of the seasoning package (105g) into the meat mixture

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add 150g of water and use your hands to mix the meat mixture vigorously, slamming it a few times to develop the gluten

5. Step 5

Step 5
Prepare a heat-resistant container and brush a layer of oil on it with a brush

6. Step 6

Step 6
Pour the meat mixture into the container, spread it evenly to a thickness of about 6-7 cm, cover the surface with plastic wrap, and steam it in a steamer with cold water for 30 minutes after the steam is turned on

7. Step 7

Step 7
Remove from the steamer, let it cool down completely

8. Step 8

Step 8
Slice it

9. Step 9

Step 9
Serve

10. Step 10

Step 10
Finished product

11. Step 11

Step 11
Finished product

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