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chinese bbq pork

Sweet, savory Chinese-style BBQ pork (char siu) with caramelized edges and a glossy, sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon red food coloring optional
Pork
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder or tenderloin cut into long strips
Basting Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Mix all marinade ingredients until smooth.
  2. Marinate pork at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F and place pork on wire rack.
  4. Bake 20 minutes, then baste generously.
  5. Bake an additional 15–20 minutes, basting regularly.
  6. Broil 2–3 minutes for charred edges.
  7. Rest 10 minutes and slice.

Notes

Use pork shoulder for the juiciest results. Red coloring optional.