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Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Delicious Char Siu Pork, a classic Chinese BBQ dish, is slow cooked for juicy tenderness and an incredible sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 5 minutes
Course Roast
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 7 people
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Saucepan
  • Rack
  • Tray
  • Ziplock Bag

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1.5 tablespoon brown sugar white also ok
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce or all purpose soy
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce just all purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon oil vegetable or canola
  • 2 teaspoon red food colouring optional

Cooking

  • 1.2 - 1.5 kg pork scotch fillet or pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoon Extra Honey

Instructions
 

Marinade pork

  • Cut pork in half to make two long strips.
  • Mix Marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Place the pork and Marinade in a stain proof container or ziplock bag. Marinate 24 to 48 hours in the fridge (3 hours is the bare minimum).

To Roast

  • Preheat oven to 160C/320F.
  • Line a tray with foil and place a rack on top (recommended but not critical).
  • Remove pork from the marinade, save Marinade. Place pork on rack.
  • Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade in a saucepan. Mix Extra Honey into marinade. Bring to simmer over medium high and cook for 2 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat.
  • Remove pork from oven. Dab marinade all over, then turn. Baste then roast for a further 30 minutes.
  • Remove pork from oven. Brush with marinade again, then turn, brush with marinade and roast for a further 20 minutes. If charring too quickly, cover with foil.
  • Baste again on surface then bake for a further 10 minutes until caramelised and sticky. Meat should be tender but not falling apart. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with rice and steamed Chinese greens.

Notes

Use the marinade in this recipe for an intense flavor. Char Siu is often served with various sides like noodles or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 48gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 897mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Char Siu, char siu pork, char siu sauce, Chinese BBQ Pork
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