Description
Savory chinese bbq pork char siu brings authentic Cantonese flavors to home kitchens. Sweet-glazed roasted pork delivers rich marinaded meat that satisfies regional culinary traditions. Meat lovers will appreciate its bold taste and simple preparation technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 2 tbsps hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsps honey
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp red food coloring (optional, for traditional red color)
- 2 tbsps honey (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice pork into elongated strips approximately 1.5 inches thick to ensure uniform cooking and optimal marinade absorption.
- Marinade Creation: Blend honey, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, sesame oil, white pepper, and optional red food coloring in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Marinating Process: Massage marinade comprehensively into meat strips, ensuring complete coverage. Seal and refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight to enhance flavor depth and tenderize the meat.
- Initial Roasting: Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Position wire rack over foil-lined baking sheet, arranging marinated pork strips with adequate spacing. Roast for 25 minutes, allowing initial caramelization to develop.
- Temperature Adjustment: Rotate meat pieces, continue roasting for 20 minutes. Simultaneously, prepare honey-water basting mixture and increase oven temperature to 425F (220C).
- Final Caramelization: Delicately brush pork with sweet glaze, roast for an additional 5-7 minutes until edges become elegantly charred and surface develops a glistening caramelized finish.
- Resting and Serving: Remove from oven and let meat rest for 10 minutes, allowing internal juices to redistribute. Slice meticulously and serve alongside steamed rice, tender noodles, or nestled within soft bao buns for an authentic culinary presentation.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut pork into uniform 1.5-inch thick strips to ensure even cooking and optimal marinade absorption.
- Marinate Strategically: Allow meat to marinate overnight in refrigerator for maximum flavor depth and tenderization.
- Monitor Caramelization: Watch closely during final roasting stage to achieve perfect char without burning, using honey-water glaze for glossy finish.
- Temperature Control: Use wire rack over baking sheet to promote air circulation and prevent meat from becoming soggy, ensuring crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg