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Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe

This Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) is out of this world! Tender and juicy, with an smoky sweetness that pairs perfectly with the meat.  

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin (or 2 pounds pork tenderloin tips)
  • 1/2 cup Teriyaki sauce we used Mr. Yoshidas
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4. cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder optional
  • a few drops red food coloring optional, it just gives it that Chinese BBQ pork look

Instructions

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  1. Place pork in a large Ziploc bag.
  2. Combine all remaining ingredients in medium-sized bowl and pour into Ziploc bag with the pork. Press out all the air from the bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Marinade 4+ hours or overnight (the longer the better).
  3. Remove pork from fridge about 20 minutes before cooking to allow pork to reach close to room temperature. Drain marinade choose cooking method below:
To smoke the pork (preferred method):
  1. Set smoker/pellet grill to "high smoke" (220-degrees F) and remove when internal temperature reaches 147-degrees F* (this should take appx. 1 hour. Remove from smoker and wrap in foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
To grill:
  1. Grill over medium heat until internal temperature reaches between 147-160* (medium rare to medium). Remove when desired temperature is reached, wrap in foil.
To Oven Roast the Pork:
  1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Roast for appx 1 hour or until internal temp reaches at least 147 degrees.
To serve:
  1. Slice into 1/4" slices and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you want the pork a little more done, simmer it longer in the oven.
  • Just don’t let the internal temp get above 160 before removing it from the grill or baking pan or you will have dry pork and you will be sad.
  • Let the pork rest on a rack and baste with the leftover drippings from the pan.

Nutrition Information

Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 1220mg (51%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 38IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 1220mg 51%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 38IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.