Name: Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder or tenderloin, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or sherry; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon five spice powder; 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional for vibrant color)

How To Make Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork)

Pork is one of the most commonly cooked meats in the world and we’ve decided to put our spin into these minimal yet tasty pork recipes that will have you looking forward to every bite.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder or tenderloin, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or sherry
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon five spice powder
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional for vibrant color)

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, oyster sauce, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, garlic, five spice powder, and red food coloring (if using).
Add the pork slices to the marinade and mix until well coated. Let marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. If using a grill, preheat to about 375°F (190°C).
Grill or roast the pork slices for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until nicely charred and cooked through. Alternatively, you can broil the pork in the oven for about the same amount of time.
Remove from heat and let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips. Serve hot with steamed rice or in a stir-fry.