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Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork) Recipe
Savor the irresistible flavors of Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ). It's a masterpiece that's perfectly crispy outside and succulently tender inside—effortlessly delightful!
Prep Time
6 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless pork tenderloin trimmed of fat and cut into four pieces
- 4 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 4 Tbsp. sake or use dry white wine
- 4 tsp. oyster sauce
- 4 tsp. reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 drops red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Use the tines of a fork to prick the tenderloin all over.
- Combine hoisin sauce, honey, sake, oyster sauce, reduced-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and food coloring (if using) in a large non-reactive bowl. Pour half of the mixture into a large zipper-close bag, and refrigerate the remaining half of the mixture. Add the pork pieces to the zipper-close bag and massage the marinade into the meat. Remove excess air from the bag, seal, and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours, up to 24).
- When you are ready to cook, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius) and prepare a roasting pan with a rack by lining the bottom of it with foil. Spray the rack with non-stick spray. Discard the used marinade and place the tenderloin pieces on the rack. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).
- Let the pork rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with the reserved marinade as a dipping sauce.
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Notes
- If you have leftovers, try making a quick Thai-style Fried Rice or use it on this Singapore Noodles recipe.
- Alternatively, store the leftover Char Siu Pork, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. For reheating, thaw it overnight in the fridge if frozen.
- To reheat, place the pork in a covered dish with a few tablespoons of water and warm it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius) until heated through, preserving its moisture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
631mg
(26%)
Potassium
499mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 631mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.