Name: Cantonese Char Siu Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500g pork shoulder or pork loin; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp oyster sauce; 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry; 1 tsp five-spice powder; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch piece of ginger, grated; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Cantonese Char Siu Recipe

Barbee Griffiths Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Cantonese Char Siu

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g pork shoulder or pork loin
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tsp five-spice powder
1 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch piece of ginger, grated
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Cut the pork into thin slices or strips and place it in a large ziplock bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, seal the bag, and massage the meat to ensure it’s evenly coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat your grill or oven to 180°C (350°F).
If grilling, place the marinated pork slices on a greased grill rack and grill for 10-15 minutes on each side until cooked through and slightly charred.
If baking, transfer the marinated pork slices to a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes until the edges are caramelized and slightly charred.
Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Brush the cooked pork with the heated oil to give it a glossy finish.
Let the char siu rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve the Cantonese char siu with steamed rice or in noodles.

Nutrition

Calories : 298kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 76mg
Sodium : 862mg
Total Carbohydrates : 19g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 15g
Protein : 29g

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