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Flavorful Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu Recipe with Sticky Sweet Glaze Made Easy

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A delicious and easy-to-make Chinese BBQ pork (Char Siu) recipe featuring a sticky sweet glaze that caramelizes perfectly, delivering authentic flavors with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 to 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the pork but leave some for flavor. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. (5 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, Shaoxing wine, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red food coloring if using until smooth. (5 minutes)
  3. Place the pork in a ziplock bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over it, and massage to coat evenly. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. (4+ hours)
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  5. Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top. Remove pork from marinade (reserve marinade for basting), and place pork on the rack. Let excess marinade drip off. (5 minutes)
  6. Roast the pork uncovered for 30 minutes. Halfway through, baste the pork generously with reserved marinade. (30 minutes)
  7. After 30 minutes, baste again, then switch oven to broil setting. Broil the pork for 5-7 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, until the glaze is bubbly, caramelized, and sticky. (5-7 minutes)
  8. Remove from oven and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing. (10 minutes)
  9. Slice pork into thin strips about 1/4 inch thick across the grain. Serve warm with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables. (5 minutes)

Notes

Marinate pork overnight for best flavor. Use a wire rack to allow even heat circulation and prevent stewing. Watch broiling closely to avoid burning. Leftover marinade should be boiled before using as sauce. Slice against the grain for tenderness.

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Keywords: Chinese BBQ pork, Char Siu, sticky sweet glaze, easy Chinese recipe, pork shoulder, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, homemade BBQ pork

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