Char Siu Recipe (Chinese BBQ Pork)
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
307 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Char Siu Recipe (Chinese BBQ Pork)
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This Chinese BBQ pork recipe is called "char siu", with chunks of pork shoulder marinated in a spicy Chinese BBQ sauce, then roasted until tender. Easy to make and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2-3 drops red food coloring optional
Instructions
MARINATE THE PORK
- Slice the pork into strips about 3-4 inches thick and set them into a large bowl.
- Make the Marinade. In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, honey, rice wine, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, Chinese 5 spice powder, salt and pepper, and red food coloring (if using). Mix well.
- Pour the marinade over the sliced pork. Rub the pork and be sure to cover it all. Cover with plastic, or use a zip-top baggie to marinate. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, or overnight in the refrigerator. Longer is better for more flavor.
ROAST THE PORK
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Pour 1 inch of water into a roasting pan and set the roasting rack into the pan. Reserve the marinade.
- Set the marinated bbq pork slices onto the roasting rack. Use aluminum foil to line the rack if needed. Roast for 90 minutes. Flip the pork and brush on some of the reserved marinade every 20-30 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature of the pork measures 145 degrees F. The pork should be slightly caramelized from the bbq marinade. I like to do one final baste 2 minutes before removing from the oven.
- Remove the pork from the oven. Rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
- The pork should be tender when ready to serve, but not pull apart like pulled pork.
- Grilling Option: To grill Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork), preheat your grill to medium heat (around 325°F or 163°C). Sear the marinated pork on each side for about 3 minutes to develop a caramelized crust. Then, move the pork to indirect heat, basting every 3 to 5 minutes with the reserved marinade, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (62°C), approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on thickness. Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
307kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
623mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 623mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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