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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Char Siu, also known as Chinese BBQ Pork, is a popular Chinese dish that originated in the southern province of Canton. It is a classic dish made by marinating pork in a mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and five-spice powder, then roasting it to perfection. The resulting dish is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. In this recipe, we will show you how to make Char Siu at home using a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
Time Cook
30
Level
Intermediate
Calories
420
Allergens
Soy, Gluten, Sesame
Ingredients
2 lbs
Pork shoulder
1200 Calories
1/4 cup
Soy sauce
50 Calories
1/4 cup
Hoisin sauce
50 Calories
2 tbsp
Rice vinegar
10 Calories
2 tsp
Five-spice powder
10 Calories
2 tbsp
Brown sugar
100 Calories
2 tsp
Sesame oil
100 Calories
3 cloves
Garlic
10 Calories
2 tsp
Ginger
10 Calories
1/4 cup
Green onions
20 Calories
1 tbsp
Sesame seeds
50 Calories
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the pork shoulder and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
2
Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes per pound, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
3
While the pork is roasting, prepare the glaze by whisking together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring the glaze to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly.
4
After the pork has roasted for 20-25 minutes per pound, brush the glaze all over the pork. Return the pork to the oven and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the glaze is caramelized and sticky.
5
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain. Serve the pork with steamed vegetables and steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
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