Char Siu

Char Siu

Char Siu

Cantonese-style barbecued pork glazed with honey, hoisin, and five-spice until caramelised and tender.

Cuisines

Chinese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Total: 65 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Pork 500 grams Pork , shoulder or pork belly
Hoisin Sauce 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
soy sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
honey 2 tablespoons Honey
oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
Shaoxing wine or dry sherry 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
sugar 1 tablespoon Sugar
five-spice powder 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder
sesame oil 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Red Food Coloring 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring , optional

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the pork into long strips, about 2 inches wide.
  2. 2 In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, five-spice powder, sesame oil, minced garlic, and red food coloring if using.
  3. 3 Add the pork strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  5. 5 Place a wire rack over a baking tray lined with foil. Arrange the marinated pork strips on the rack.
  6. 6 Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the pork from the oven, brush with additional honey, and flip the strips.
  8. 8 Return to the oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes until the pork is cooked through and slightly charred.
  9. 9 Let the char siu rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips

For a more authentic flavor, try using maltose instead of honey for glazing.