Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
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Char Siu, or Chinese BBQ Pork, is a classic Cantonese dish known for its juicy, sweet, and savory flavors. It's a popular entree and a delightful addition to various dishes like noodles, rice, and pastries such as cha siu bao. This recipe captures the traditional essence of Char Siu, utilizing pork butt for its fat content, and a marinade that brings out its iconic red color without the need for artificial coloring.
00:45:00 total
Serves 4
medium
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Ingredients
- pork butt - 2 lb (cut into long strips about an inch thick)
- garlic salt - 1 tbsp
- brown sugar - 4 tbsp
- oyster sauce - 2 tbsp
- light soy sauce - 2 tbsp
- hoisin sauce - 1 tbsp
- red wine - 2 tbsp (with lemon added after purchase for extra fragrance)
- shaoxing wine - 1 tbsp
- fermented bean curd - 1 cube (natural red color will boost the color of the meat)
- five spice powder - 1 tsp
- honey - 2 tbsp (diluted with about 2 teaspoons of water for lathering)
- water - 1-2 tbsp (for the pan to prevent drippings from burning)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork: Poke the pork butt with a fork to allow it to better absorb the marinade. Cut the pork into long strips about an inch thick, following the grain.
- Marinade Preparation: Combine garlic salt, brown sugar, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, hoisin sauce, red wine, shaoxing wine, mashed fermented bean curd, and five spice powder in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Pork: Place the pork strips in a ziploc bag, pour in the marinade, and massage well. Let it marinate for at least 8 hours, ideally overnight, but not more than 24 hours.
- Prepare for Cooking: Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Place the marinated pork on a baking rack over a pan. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water to the pan.
- Cooking Process: Cook for 15 minutes and lather with marinade. Repeat once more. Then cook for 10 minutes and lather with diluted honey. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F and cook for another 5 minutes, lathering once more with honey.
- Serve: Let the Char Siu cool for a few minutes before cutting into it. Serve as desired.
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