Homemade Pork Roll (Fermented Sausage)

Homemade Pork Roll (Fermented Sausage) is a medium Chinese recipe that serves 4. 255 calories per serving. Recipe by Yummyfam on YouTube.

Prep: 50 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 60 min

Cost: $6.98 total, $1.74 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Pork Loin (trimmed of all visible fat)
  • 1 pack Bamboo Leaves (washed three times and dried; used for wrapping)
  • 3 pieces Fresh Chilies (thinly sliced; adjust to heat preference)
  • 1 clove Garlic (finely minced)
  • 6 tablespoons Sugar (granulated)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
  • to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 packet N Seasoning Powder (includes a small bag that should be added to the mixture for extra stickiness)

Instructions

  1. Trim the Pork

    Remove all visible fat from the pork loin so only lean meat remains.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Grind the Pork

    Using a meat grinder with a small‑hole plate, grind the pork three times for a fine texture. If you don’t have a grinder, ask your butcher to grind it three times.

    Time: PT10M

  3. Chill the Ground Meat

    Spread the ground pork on a sheet of plastic wrap, cover tightly, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Time: PT1H

  4. Prepare the Bamboo Leaves

    Wash the bamboo leaves three times under running water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Slice Aromatics

    Thinly slice the three chilies and mince the garlic clove.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Mix the Seasonings

    In a large mixing bowl combine the chilled ground pork, sliced chilies, minced garlic, 6 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, black pepper to taste, the N seasoning powder, and the small bag that came inside the N powder packet. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes sticky and uniform.

    Time: PT10M

  7. Form the Roll

    Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the work surface, place a portion of the meat mixture onto it, and roll tightly into a log shape. Press the log against the table to tighten, then roll the ends inward and fold them up to seal.

    Time: PT10M

  8. Wrap in Bamboo Leaves

    Wrap the tightened meat log with the prepared bamboo leaves, securing the ends so the mixture stays enclosed.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Ferment

    Place the wrapped roll in the refrigerator and let it rest for 48 hours before serving.

    Time: PT48H

Nutrition Facts

Calories
255
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
19g
Fat
12g
Fiber
0g

Dietary info: Contains pork, Gluten‑free (if N powder is gluten‑free)

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Homemade Pork Roll (Fermented Sausage)

Recipe by Yummyfam

A simple homemade pork roll made by grinding pork loin, mixing with sugar, spices, and a special seasoning powder, then tightly wrapping in bamboo leaves and letting it ferment for 48 hours. Perfect as a flavorful snack or accompaniment to rice.

MediumChineseServes 4

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Source Video
49h 50m
Prep
0m
Cook
5h 59m
Cleanup
55h 49m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$6.98
Total cost
$1.74
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Grinding the pork three times for fine texture
  • Adding the bag from the N seasoning packet for stickiness
  • Rolling the meat tightly and sealing the ends
  • Allowing a full 48‑hour refrigeration for proper fermentation

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw pork with clean hands and sanitize all surfaces to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Keep the meat refrigerated at all times; do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
  • Use a sharp knife carefully when slicing chilies and garlic.

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