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Char Siu Pork

Char Siu Pork: Your New Favorite Sweet and Savory BBQ Delight

Explore the magic of Char Siu Pork, a sweet and savory Chinese BBQ delight that will transform your dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Feel free to substitute with coconut sugar for a lower-glycemic option.
  • 1/2 cup Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Swap it with tamari for a gluten-free variation.
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Consider making your own if store-bought is unavailable.
  • 1/4 cup Sherry Rice vinegar or mirin can be used as substitutes.
  • a few drops Red Food Coloring Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Feel free to substitute with another light oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Five Spice Essential for authentic flavor.
For the Pork
  • 2 pounds Pork Butt Alternative cuts like pork belly or tenderloin work well too.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Zip-top bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • wire rack
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Char Siu Pork
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together minced garlic, brown sugar, shoyu, hoisin sauce, sherry, red food coloring (if using), sesame oil, and Chinese five spice.
  2. Trim the pork butt of excess fat and slice it into long strips, about 2 inches wide.
  3. Place the pork strips into a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring a thorough coat.
  4. Seal the bag, pressing out excess air, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack over the baking sheet.
  6. Carefully transfer the marinated pork strips onto the wire rack.
  7. Pour about half an inch of water into the baking sheet to create steam during cooking.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, basting with the marinade every 15-20 minutes.
  9. Once the pork is nearly finished, switch the oven to broil on low for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. After broiling, let the pork rest for about 10 minutes, then slice thinly and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 24gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

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