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Buldak Spam

3 hServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
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Ingredients

10 people
  • ground porkMeat1 kg
  • cold water (cold)Other130 ml
  • kosher saltSpices15 g
  • white sugarPantry20 g
  • potato starchPantry30 g
  • pickling salt (contains 8.6% sodium nitrite)Spices2 g
  • buldak saucePantry50 g

per serving

Nutrition

277kcal

Carbs
5 g
Proteins
18 g
Fat
21 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Mix the curing salts and seasonings

    • Combine the kosher salt, pickling salt, white sugar and potato starch in a bowl.
    • Stir in the cold water until the mixture is smooth.
    Step 1
  2. Season the pork

    • Add the ground pork to the bowl and mix thoroughly until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
    • Mix in the buldak sauce until fully incorporated.
    Step 2
  3. Cure the meat

    • Cover the bowl and refrigerate so the salts and flavours penetrate the meat.
    Step 3
  4. Shape the loaf

    • Pack the cured pork mixture firmly into a loaf pan, pressing out any air pockets.
    Step 4
  5. Bake the spam

    • Bake at 180 °C until the loaf is firm and reaches a safe internal temperature.
    • Let it cool completely in the pan before slicing.
    Step 5
  6. Slice and serve

    • Turn the spam out of the pan and cut it into thick slices.
    • Pan-fry the slices if you like a crispier texture.
    Step 6