Homemade Luncheon Meat

Name: Homemade Luncheon Meat
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pork; luncheon meat seasoning package; starch; red yeast powder; chicken essence; white sugar; scallions; ginger; water; oil

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

270 kcal

Calories

20g

Protein

Carbohydrates

18g

Fat

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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!

Ingredients

Instructions

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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.

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)

Step 3

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

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

Step 5

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

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