I was experimenting with a new hydrator and wanted to try making jerky with ground pork, so I did it halfway in the oven and finished in the dehydrator.  I like the texture of a soft jerky that is easy to bite, may add some peppers to spice it up next time and throw it in the smoker.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1/2 C monk fruit
• 1 T mirin
• 1 1/2 T shoyu
• 2 T fish sauce
• 1 t sesame oil
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1/4 t Chinese 5 spice powder

Directions

1. Bake 200 F for an hour and transfer to a dehydrator set at 160 F for another hour or so.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl except the ground pork
3. Add the ground pork and mix well
4. Use a hand mixer on low speed to incorporate to a sticky consistency and rest overnight in the refrigerator
5. Place the mixture on a plastic wrap lined surface and cover with another plastic wrap and roll as thin as possible
6. Remove the top plastic and flip onto a silicone or parchment lined cookie sheet and remove the remaining plastic wrap.
7. Bake for 1 hour and transfer to a dehydrator for another hour for soft/firm bite.  I cut the jerky into bite size pieces for easy snacking.