🍖Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) Recipe 🔥

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

• 500g pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into strips 🍖
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce 🌟
• 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
• 2 tbsp honey 🍯
• 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 🍶
• 2 tbsp brown sugar 🍬
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce 🌟
• 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder 🌶️
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp grated ginger 🥕
• 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional, for traditional color) 🌈

For Basting:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
• 2 tbsp honey 🍯

1: Prepare the Marinade 🍖

• In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, brown sugar, oyster sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if using. Mix well to create a smooth marinade.

2: Marinate the Pork 🍖

• Place the pork strips in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring it is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse.

3: Preheat the Oven 🔥

• Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. This will help the pork cook evenly and allow excess marinade to drip off.

4: Roast the Pork 🍖

• Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on the wire rack. Reserve some marinade for basting. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, basting the pork with the reserved marinade every 10 minutes, until the pork is caramelized and slightly charred on the edges.

5: Prepare the Basting Sauce 🍯

• In a small bowl, mix together honey and soy sauce. Brush this mixture over the pork during the last 10 minutes of roasting for a glossy finish.

6: Rest and Slice 🍖

• Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute and makes slicing easier.

7: Serve 🍽️

• Slice the Char Siu into thin pieces and serve with steamed rice, noodles, or in a bun. Enjoy the sweet and savory flavors of this classic Chinese BBQ dish!

Char Siu, or Chinese BBQ Pork, is a deliciously tender and flavorful dish known for its sweet and savory marinade. This classic Cantonese recipe features pork that’s marinated and roasted to perfection, creating a mouthwatering BBQ treat. Let’s get started on making this authentic and tasty Char Siu!