Char Siu - Chinese Barbecue Pork Recipe

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Pork tenderloin is leaner and lower in calories, while pork belly is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: plum sauce

Plum sauce can be a budget-friendly alternative.

In a big bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt and red food gel. Mix well.

Cut pork belly or pork shoulder into long strips (1 ½ inches thick).

Add pork into the marinate mixture.

Cover bowl with saran wrap or transfer to a ziplock and refrigerate overnight.

In a pan, heat oil.

Remove pork from marinade and fry until brown. Don’t discard marinade.

Add marinade and boil until pork is tender.

Once tender, remove pork and reduce sauce.

Dissolve cornstarch in water.

Thicken sauce with cornstarch mixture.

Transfer sauce to a container and serve on the side.

Cut pork into pieces and serve with the sauce. Enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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