Chinese · Pork
Char Siu
Chinese BBQ pork with sweet and savory glaze, roasted until caramelized
The Method
Instructions
Alright, let's start by making our flavorful marinade. Grab a mixing bowl and combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese five spice powder, a little bit of red food coloring if you want that classic char siu color, freshly minced garlic, and a splash of rice wine. Give it a good stir until everything is blended into a lovely, fragrant sauce that smells like a promise of deliciousness.
Next, take your pork shoulder and make sure it's nicely trimmed of excess fat. Place it in a shallow dish or a zip top bag and pour that beautiful marinade all over it. Use your hands or a spoon to make sure every inch of the pork is well coated. Now, pop it into the fridge and let it soak up all those flavors for at least 2 hours. If you can manage a little longer, even better, but 2 hours will do the trick for a tasty char siu.
When you're ready to roast, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit . Take the pork out of the marinade, reserving the leftover sauce because we're going to use it to baste and keep the pork juicy and flavorful as it cooks. Place the pork in an oven safe dish or on a roasting rack, and slide it into the oven.
Roast the pork for about 25 minutes at this temperature. Then, pull it out and baste it generously with the reserved marinade. This step is key to building that sticky, glossy coating we all love. Flip the pork over, baste the other side, and pop it back into the oven for another 20 minutes . You'll start to notice that beautiful color developing and the aroma getting more intense.
For the final touch, crank up the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit . Let the pork roast for an additional 5 minutes at this higher heat. This will help caramelize the marinade into a gorgeous, slightly charred crust that is pure heaven. Keep a close eye on it here so it doesn't burn, but you want that nice caramelization.
Once it's done, take the pork out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. This resting time allows the juices to redistribute, making every bite tender and juicy. Then slice it up into thick, mouthwatering pieces and get ready to enjoy your homemade char siu. Trust me, it's worth every minute of the wait!
Next, take your pork shoulder and make sure it's nicely trimmed of excess fat. Place it in a shallow dish or a zip top bag and pour that beautiful marinade all over it. Use your hands or a spoon to make sure every inch of the pork is well coated. Now, pop it into the fridge and let it soak up all those flavors for at least 2 hours. If you can manage a little longer, even better, but 2 hours will do the trick for a tasty char siu.
When you're ready to roast, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit . Take the pork out of the marinade, reserving the leftover sauce because we're going to use it to baste and keep the pork juicy and flavorful as it cooks. Place the pork in an oven safe dish or on a roasting rack, and slide it into the oven.
Roast the pork for about 25 minutes at this temperature. Then, pull it out and baste it generously with the reserved marinade. This step is key to building that sticky, glossy coating we all love. Flip the pork over, baste the other side, and pop it back into the oven for another 20 minutes . You'll start to notice that beautiful color developing and the aroma getting more intense.
For the final touch, crank up the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit . Let the pork roast for an additional 5 minutes at this higher heat. This will help caramelize the marinade into a gorgeous, slightly charred crust that is pure heaven. Keep a close eye on it here so it doesn't burn, but you want that nice caramelization.
Once it's done, take the pork out of the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. This resting time allows the juices to redistribute, making every bite tender and juicy. Then slice it up into thick, mouthwatering pieces and get ready to enjoy your homemade char siu. Trust me, it's worth every minute of the wait!
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