Chinese New Year or ‘Spring Festival’ is China’s most important festival and holiday time, and this year it falls on Tuesday the 5th of February. 2019 marks the year of the pig and it is a time of feasting, reunions and gift giving. Pork Jerky – known as BAK KWA in china, malysia & singapore is a popular “lucky food” to give as lavish gifts to friends & relatives.
History shows that poverty was widespread in the past, meaning the consumption of meat was considered a luxury and only kept for special occasions such the celebration of the New Year. In Chinese culture, it is beleived that red signifies luck and good fortune and people will stand for hours in line for the “good luck” jerky to send to their loved one. Luckily here at Mallorys Tocino, we have ample supplies of our moist and tasty jerky ready for you to purchase for Chinese New Year. You can even purchase packs of our pork jerky and have us send them to your Australian relatives as gifts. Simply pop thier address details in the shipping section while checking out, or contact us with any questions.
What is Bak Kwa?
Bak Kwa literally means dried meat (very similar to jerky). Our pork jerky recipes offer a choice of flavours to give as gifts, or enjoy yourself. Choose from Peri Peri Pork Jerky, Lemon Pepper Pork Jerky, Original Pork Jerky or Super Hot Peri Peri Pork Jerky.
Like jerky, Bak Kwa is generally thinly sliced pieces of pork (or other meats) blended with a combination of spices, and other condiments to a traditional recipe. It is then air dried and grilled to give a smoky flavour and to preserve the meat.
