Name: Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into strips; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; Optional: red food coloring for traditional red coloring

Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) Recipe

Gustie Barbieri Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, cut into strips
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Optional: red food coloring for traditional red coloring

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, cooking oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and white pepper. If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring.
Add the pork strips to the marinade and allow them to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
Grill the pork for about 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and has a charred and caramelized exterior. Baste with the reserved marinade while grilling.
Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serve the Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) with steamed rice or in a noodle dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 320kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 80mg
Sodium : 1240mg
Total Carbohydrates : 21g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 15g
Protein : 35g

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