Chinese BBQ Pork
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
259 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chinese BBQ Pork
Description
This recipe for Chinese BBQ Pork starts with a marinade combining maltose, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Chinese rosé or Shaoxing wine, white pepper, five spice powder, and sesame oil, which is heated until thick and sticky. Pork belly or alternative pork cuts are rubbed with garlic and marinated with the sauce for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, to absorb the flavors deeply.
After marination, excess sauce is shaken off, and the pork is roasted at 375°F (190°C) until cooked. Once roasted, the pork strips are threaded onto metal skewers and finished on an outdoor grill, gas cooktop, or under an oven broiler to achieve a slight charring and caramelization, resulting in a richly flavored, tender meat with a shiny, flavorful glaze.
The combination of maltose and honey provides a balance of sweetness and texture important for the characteristic sticky coating. If maltose is unavailable, honey can be substituted in equal amount. The garlic rub and Chinese five spice powder impart aromatic and savory notes. This dish suits serving sliced with rice or in various Chinese cuisine contexts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) pork belly pork shoulder, pork butt or pork tenderloin, cut into 3 to 4 long strips
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Chinese BBQ Pork Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maltose
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rosé wine or Shaoxing wine, Chinese
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the Chinese BBQ Pork Sauce to a saucepan and heat on low. Stir to combine well. The sauce is ready when it thickens and becomes sticky (yielding about 1/2 cup). Transfer it to a bowl and let it cool.
- Rub the garlic onto the pork. Add 2/3 of the sauce to marinate the pork for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Mix the cooking oil with the remaining sauce and store it in the fridge.
- The next day, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the pork on the baking tray, shaking off any excess sauce before roasting. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it cool. Thread the pork pieces onto metal skewers. Brush the remaining char siu sauce over the pork and grill them over an outdoor fire or on a gas cooktop. If you don't have access to an outdoor grill or gas cooktop, you can use the broil function on your oven. Broil each side of the pork for about 1 minute, or until slightly charred.
- Slice the Chinese BBQ pork into bite-sized pieces, drizzle the remaining sauce over the top, and serve immediately with steamed white rice.
Notes
- If maltose is not available, use 3 tablespoons of honey as a substitute in the marinade.
- Marinate pork for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Finish pork on skewers over high heat or broil to create a caramelized exterior.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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