Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu)

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4.9

69 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    551 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu)

Char Siu (or Chinese BBQ pork), is one of the most popular Chinese or Cantonese foods and one of the most ordered dishes in restaurants. With simple ingredients you may have in your kitchen cupboards. This Char Siu recipe is a breeze!

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Ingredients

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  • cup hoisin sauce
  • cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing wine rice vinegar or a dry sherry can be used instead
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ¾ teaspoon red food colouring optional for that beautiful red colour
  • ½ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 6 pork belly spare ribs about 2.2 pounds or 1kg
  • 1 shallot to garnish

Additional Glaze (Optional):

  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese wine Shaoxing - or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red food colouring
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Instructions

  1. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, wine, honey, sugar, garlic, colouring (if using) and spice powder in a shallow bowl. Whisk well to combine. Pour half of the sauce into a jug and reserve for later. Add the pork into the bowl with the remaining sauce. Rotate to cover completely and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours, or cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
  2. After marinading, preheat oven to grill/broil settings on medium heat (176°C | 350°F). Drain pork and discard the marinade. Line a baking pan with baking/parchment paper or aluminium foil. Place pork onto pan and grill/broil for 30 minutes on one side, basting two or three times with the reserved marinade. Rotate with tongs and baste again with the marinade twice again while grilling/broiling.
  3. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  4. If you like additional glaze, combine all of the (extra) glaze ingredients into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened (keep your eye on it as it can burn easily if the heat is too high). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  5. Cut pork into thick slices to serve. Serve over steamed rice and/or vegetables with the extra glaze.

Notes

  • Eat with a steaming bowl of white rice. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 551kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 1721mg (72%) Potassium 269mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 551 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 551kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 1721mg 72%
Potassium 269mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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