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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
9 h 20 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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9 h 20 min
9 h 20 minChar Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
what you need
Ingredients
pork shoulder (cut into 1–2 inch thick strips (country ribs also work))Meat900 g
red fermented bean curd (mashed)Pantry1 piece- Shaoxing winePantry30 ml
sugarPantry40 g
soy saucePantry45 ml- hoisin saucePantry45 ml
garlic powderSpices5 g
five spice powderSpices3 g
red food coloring (or red yeast rice)Other3 ml
honeyPantry30 g- waterOther30 ml
per serving
Nutrition
520kcal
- Carbs
- 16 g
- Proteins
- 41 g
- Fat
- 33 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Mixing bowl
Baking tray
Oven
Pastry brush
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Make the marinade
- Mash the red fermented bean curd in a bowl.
- Add the Shaoxing wine, sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, five spice powder and red food coloring and mix into a smooth marinade.
- Step 2
Marinate the pork
- Cut the pork shoulder into 1–2 inch thick strips.
- Place the pork in a bag with the marinade and massage to loosen the meat.
- Marinate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Step 3
Prepare the honey glaze
- Combine the honey and water to brush on the pork once it is done.
- Step 4
First roast
- Place the marinated pork on a rack over a tray and reserve the marinade.
- Add a little water to the pan to prevent burning.
- Roast until the pork starts to caramelize.
- Step 5
Flip, brush and roast again
- Flip the pork and brush on the reserved marinade.
- Roast again, then flip, brush and roast once more until glossy and cooked through.
- Step 6
Serve
- Brush the pork with the honey glaze.
- Slice and serve with rice, or use in fried rice and stir fries.
most cooked first