How To Make Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)
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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
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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.
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Add the pork strips to the marinade and allow them to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
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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.
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Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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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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