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Singaporean Sweet Pork Jerky

by Allen Williams on November 16, 2009

Last week, a friend visiting from Singapore brought us a gift of pork jerky from one of the best jerky stores. I knew nothing of Singapore jerky and wasn’t expecting to be excited by it.

OH MY GOD. It was (i.e. it’s all long gone) so tender and flavorful. I’ve spent this week tracking down local businesses who specialize in making Singaporean-style jerky.
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