Description
Char Siu Pork is a traditional Cantonese barbecue dish, celebrated for its sweet and savory marinade, caramelized glaze, and tender texture. Perfect for family meals, festive occasions, or as a versatile ingredient in a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade:
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork belly (cut into long strips)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp honey (or maltose)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
For Basting:
- Reserved marinade
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade:
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, Chinese five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, and food coloring if desired. - Marinate the Pork:
Place the pork strips in a large resealable plastic bag or a bowl. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight. - Preheat and Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet to catch drippings. - Roast the Pork:
Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the liquid for basting. Place the pork strips on the wire rack. Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through. - Baste and Broil:
Mix the reserved marinade with 1 tbsp honey. Brush the glaze over the pork and broil for 2-3 minutes to caramelize. Watch closely to prevent burning. - Rest and Serve:
Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes. Slice into thin pieces and serve.
Notes
- For the most authentic flavor, use pork shoulder or belly, as the fat content enhances tenderness.
- Red food coloring is optional but adds the traditional bright red color.
- Charcoal grilling is a great alternative for a smoky flavor.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ 8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Cantonese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113 g)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Chinese BBQ Pork Cantonese barbecue pork Sweet and savory pork Authentic Char Siu Chinese roast pork