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Char Siu BBQ Pork

Cultural Context

Char Siu, a Cantonese dish, is known for its sweet and savory flavor profile, often characterized by its reddish color. Traditionally, it is served with rice or noodles and is a popular choice in Chinese barbecue restaurants. The dish has roots in Southern China and has become a staple in Chinese cuisine worldwide, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings.

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120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb pork shoulder
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red food coloring
1/4 cup rice wine

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Pork tenderloin is leaner, while pork belly is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is healthier, while tamari is often more affordable.

1

Prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and rice wine in a bowl.

2

If using, add red food coloring to the marinade for color.

3

Cut the pork shoulder into strips and place it in the marinade, ensuring it's well coated.

4

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

5

Preheat the grill or oven to a high temperature.

6

Remove the pork from the marinade and reserve the marinade for basting.

7

Grill or roast the pork, basting with the reserved marinade, until cooked through and caramelized on the outside.

8

Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin pieces.

9

Serve with steamed rice or in a bun.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingroasting

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Chinese BBQ PorkChar Siu

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