5 from 3 votes
Barbeque Char Siu
Char siu is a juicy, delectable BBQ Chinese pork that has been around for centuries. For our Barbeque Char Siu we cook the pork over an open flame, just like they did during ancient times.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time
8 hrs
Servings:
8
Calories:
342 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 4-5 Pound boneless pork Pork Collar, Pork Butt, or Pork Loin
Char Siu Marinade
- 2 Tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red food coloring optional
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a medium sized bowl and stir to combine.
- Reserve about ¼ cup for basting the pork during cooking, and place the remaining marinade in a large zip lock bag.
- Trim the excess fat from your pork and cut into 2 long pieces. Place in the bag with the marinade and place in the refrigerator overnight.
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Cooking the Char Siu
- Heat your grill or smoker to about 350 degrees if using a rotisserie or if you are able to skewer the meat and keep it off of the grill grate. If cooking directly on the grate, cook indirect at about 300-325 degrees.
- After about 20 minutes of cooking it is time to start basting the pork with the reserved marinade. Evenly baste the pork after each additional 15 minutes of cooking.
- Cook until the pork reaches an internal temp of 140 degrees if using lean cuts like loin or tenderloin (carryover temp will carry internal temp above 145), or at least 165 if using fatty cuts like pork shoulder/pork butt (to give the fat more time to render).
- Remove the pork to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Potassium
885mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 885mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.