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Char Siu Pork

Delicious Char Siu Pork: Your Easy Guide to Homemade Bliss

Discover how to make Char Siu Pork, a delectable Chinese BBQ dish, easily at home with simple ingredients and steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marination Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 3 pounds Pork Butt Can substitute with pork belly, adjust cooking time.
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely minced Garlic powder can work in a pinch.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Honey or coconut sugar can be interesting alternatives.
  • 0.25 cup Shoyu/Soy Sauce Low-sodium soy sauce is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce BBQ sauce can be used if in a bind.
  • 2 teaspoons Sherry Rice vinegar is a good alternative or omit it.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Optional; can omit if preferred.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Sesame Oil Can be replaced with olive oil, flavor may differ.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice A pinch of star anise is a viable substitute.
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup Reserved Marinade For basting during baking.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Zipper-top bag
  • Oven-safe wire rack
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the minced garlic, brown sugar, shoyu, hoisin sauce, sherry, food coloring, sesame oil, and Chinese five spice. Set aside.
  2. Trim excess fat from the pork butt and cut into long strips about 1-2 inches wide.
  3. Place the pork strips in a zipper-top bag, pour the marinade over the top, and gently massage the bag to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  5. Place an oven-safe wire rack atop a baking sheet. Remove the pork from the marinade and arrange the strips on the rack.
  6. Add ¼ cup of water to the baking sheet to create steam during cooking.
  7. Bake the pork for 50-60 minutes, basting every 15-20 minutes with the reserved marinade.
  8. Switch to broil for the last 5 minutes for extra caramelization.
  9. Allow the pork to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or in bao buns for a delightful meal. Basting is crucial for the best glaze!

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