Korean BBQ Pork Jerky
Korean BBQ Pork Jerky is sweet, salty, and savory. Simply slice pork thin, marinate it, and bake on low heat. You'll love this high-protein snack!
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Equipment
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon gochujang optional, to add a tiny bit of heat and depth of flavor
- ¼ teaspoon MSG optional, to enhance the savory flavors in the recipe
- 1 pound lean pork loin or tenderloin
Instructions
- Stir together ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon gochujang, and ¼ teaspoon MSG (if using) in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Remove any additional fat and/or connective tissue from the pork. Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the pork (note: this is easiest to do if the pork is partially frozen).
- Place the sliced pork into a well-sealing container or large zipper bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, and mix it together to make sure all of the pork is immersed in the marinade. Place the container in the fridge and let it sit overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the pork from the marinade and discard the marinade. Lay the pork in a single layer onto a wire rack that is set into a baking sheet (mine just fit onto one rack/sheet, but if yours is smaller, you might need two - don't overlap the meat).
- Move the oven rack to the middle position (or upper and lower middle if you need two baking sheets). Turn the oven on to 170°F (or as low as it goes if it doesn't go down to 170°F).
- Place the baking sheet(s) on the oven rack(s) and bake for at least 2 hours. After 2 hours, check the pork every 30 minutes for doneness. You want it to be dry to the touch, but still flexible. Total cooking time will depend on your oven temperature, humidity, and how thick your pork was sliced. It will likely be done around 3 hours, but may take up to 4+ hours.
- The pork is ready to eat immediately after it's done cooking, but it's best to let it cool first. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
