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Char Siu Pork

Char Siu Pork is backyard barbecue done right -- glossy, sweet-savory Chinese barbecue pork. Plan on roughly 150 minutes from start to finish, and it serves 6.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Additional: 120 min Total: 150 min

150Minutes

6Servings

4.5Rating

MediumLevel

Why you'll love this recipe

The components can be made ahead and reheated without losing quality.
Scales up easily for a crowd -- just multiply the ingredients.
Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into long strips
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice wine
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp Chinese five-spice
1 tsp red food coloring (optional)

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

385Calories

21gFat

7gCarbs

41gProtein

Estimated from the ingredients above; actual values vary by brand and exact measurements.

Method

Step 1
Mix the hoisin, soy, honey, brown sugar, rice wine, garlic, and five-spice. Reserve a few spoonfuls for glazing.
Step 2
Coat the pork strips in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
Step 3
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Set the pork on a rack over a foil-lined tray with a little water in the tray.
Step 4
Roast 25 minutes, then flip and brush with the reserved marinade.
Step 5
Roast 20 more minutes, brushing again, until sticky and caramelized (internal temperature 145 degrees F).
Step 6
Broil 2 to 3 minutes for charred edges, then rest 10 minutes and slice thin.

Cook's tips

Let the meat rest a few minutes off the heat before cutting so the juices redistribute instead of running out onto the board.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Taste and adjust the seasoning right before serving -- salt levels vary a lot between brands of broth, sauce, and canned goods.

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