Description
A family-favorite recipe for delicious Chinese Barbecue Pork, also known as Char Siu, that combines sweet and savory flavors for a mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and red food coloring (if using).
- Marinate the Pork: Place the pork shoulder in a zip-top bag or a shallow dish and coat with the marinade. Seal and let marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare for Roasting: Place the marinated pork on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast the Pork: Roast for 30-40 minutes, basting with the remaining marinade every 10 minutes until caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and Slice: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve alongside rice or noodles.
Notes
Ensure pork is at room temperature before marinating for better absorption of flavors. Baste generously for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg