2 Ways to Make Delicious Shredded Dried Pork with Seasoning, Perfect for Weekend Snacking

Prepare the pork

Wash the pork, cut it into small pieces, and to eliminate any unpleasant odor, briefly blanch it in boiling water, then rinse it thoroughly with cold water.

For lemongrass, trim off the root and dry leaves, then cut into sections. For ginger, peel, wash, and slice it thinly.

Boiled pork

Boil the meat once more with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 piece of beef fat, 1/2 of the lemongrass cut into pieces, and a little sliced ginger, pour in 1 liter of water and boil until cooked thoroughly.

After the meat is cooked, carefully remove it and pound the meat until soft, then shred it into bite-sized pieces. Gradually add the remaining lemongrass and 3 chili peppers into a blender and blend until smooth.

Sauté and dry the pork

Marinate the meat with a spice mixture including: 3 tablespoons of chili powder, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 packet of five-spice powder, 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the previously blended garlic and chili mixture. Mix well to let the meat absorb the spices.

Next, add 2 tablespoons of annatto oil, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and marinate for 2 hours. After 2 hours, place the marinated pork in a pot, pour in about 200ml of the boiling water used for the meat, and simmer on low heat until the water evaporates.

After the water has evaporated, transfer the sautéed meat to a non-stick pan, stirring continuously until the meat is completely dry.

Final Product

The shredded seasoned dried pork after completion will have an attractive brownish-yellow color, distinctive aroma, and an irresistible spicy and salty taste when eaten. When enjoying, you can add lime or calamondin to enhance the flavor of the dish.

After finishing, you can place the dried pork in a glass jar to keep it for about 5 days at room temperature!

Prepare the Ingredients

After buying the pork, immediately eliminate the odor by soaking it in a bowl of water mixed with 3 tablespoons of salt and 3 teaspoons of white wine for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

Let the meat dry, then cut it into long pieces about 3 finger lengths and approximately 1 finger thick.

Fresh lemongrass should be washed, the outer layer removed, the root cut off, the top part trimmed to have sections of fresh lemongrass about a hand’s length, then sliced and minced.

Spicy chili should have the stem removed, washed, and then sliced. Ginger should be washed to remove dust and sand, peeled, and then sliced thinly.

Boil the pork

Place a pot on the stove, add the prepared pork, a little sliced ginger, half of the minced lemongrass, half a teaspoon of salt, and pour in 1 liter of water, then turn on high heat to boil the pork for about 20 minutes.

Check if the pork is fully cooked, then remove it to a plate to cool down a bit, then place the pork on a cutting board and use a specialized pestle to pound the meat until it becomes tender, then shred it into small pieces for eating.

Making Cashew Oil

Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan and heat it over medium flame, then add the cashews and stir continuously until the cashews lose all their red color.

Sautéing and Drying Pork

Marinate the shredded pork with a mixture of spices including: 1/2 packet of five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and sliced chili. Then, use chopsticks to mix well so the meat absorbs the spices.

Next, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 2 tablespoons of the cashew oil just made into the marinated pork, mix well and place it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. After 2 hours, pour the marinated pork into a large pot, then place it on the stove, add 100ml of water used for boiling the meat, and sauté over low heat until the water evaporates.

Finally, transfer the sautéed meat to a non-stick pan, stirring continuously to dry the meat over low heat until the meat is completely dry.

Finished Product

Dried pork seasoned and shredded with an eye-catching brownish-yellow color and an enticing spicy aroma. The dried pork is chewy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious, making you crave it more with every bite. You can enjoy this dried pork with a glass of cold beer for an absolutely wonderful experience!