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Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork

Name: Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch thick strips; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp five-spice powder; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp maltose or corn syrup for glazing

Sticky, caramelized pork that's sweet and savory with a gorgeous mahogany glaze—char siu delivers restaurant-quality results at home. The marinade of hoisin, soy, and honey creates that signature flavor, while roasting develops a slightly charred, lacquered exterior that's irresistible. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving alongside rice and bok choy for an impressive weekend feast.

Prep

20 minutes

Total

1 hour 5 minutes

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1
In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if using.
2
Add pork strips to the marinade, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
4
Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Place pork strips on the wire rack and brush with vegetable oil.
5
Roast for 20 minutes, then flip pork and baste with reserved marinade. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
6
Mix maltose with 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade. Brush this glaze over the pork and roast for final 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
7
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
8
Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining pan juices.

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Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork

Prep

20 minutes

Total

1 hour 5 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if using.
2
Add pork strips to the marinade, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
4
Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Place pork strips on the wire rack and brush with vegetable oil.
5
Roast for 20 minutes, then flip pork and baste with reserved marinade. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes.
6
Mix maltose with 1 tablespoon of the reserved marinade. Brush this glaze over the pork and roast for final 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
7
Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces.
8
Serve immediately, drizzled with any remaining pan juices.

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