Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
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A traditional Chinese recipe for Char Siu, or Chinese BBQ pork, featuring a rich marinade that includes five spice powder, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red wine, and red fermented bean curd. The pork is marinated overnight, then roasted in the oven to achieve a caramelized exterior.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- pork shoulder - watch the video to see (cut into long slices)
- five spice powder - watch the video to see
- brown sugar - watch the video to see
- hoisin sauce - watch the video to see
- red wine - watch the video to see
- red fermented bean curd - watch the video to see
- red food coloring - watch the video to see (optional)
- honey - watch the video to see (for basting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Cut pork shoulder into long slices and poke each side with a fork.
- Marinate the Pork: Combine five spice powder, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, red wine, and red fermented bean curd in a bowl. Add red food coloring if desired. Massage the marinade into the pork slices in a ziploc bag. Marinate overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roast the Pork: Elevate the pork on a baking rack. Cook for about 45 minutes across four stages, lathering both sides of the pork with the marinade or honey between each stage to achieve a caramelized exterior.
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