Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Pin RecipeSticky, tender Char Siu Pork Belly is surprisingly easy to make. Char Siu Pork is one of the most popular dishes in Chinese restaurants.
Servings: 10
Ingredients:
- 3.5 lb pork shoulder
Marinade Ingredients:
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup Chinese Shaoxing wine*
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder*
- 3 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 teaspoon red food coloring *
Instructions:
Marinate:
- Slice the pork neck lengthways to form 3 long pieces.
- Mix the marinade ingredients into a bowl and combine well.
- Place the pork in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade. Seal and shake well until the pork is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate in the fridge overnight. (3 hours is the bare minimum).
To Roast:
- Preheat oven to 160°C/320°F.
- Prepare the tray and line it with foil and place a rack on top. Arrange the Char Siu pork and pour water into the bottom of the roasting tray making sure the water level isn't touching the pork. Adding the water will help prevent the marinade from burning on the tray. Cook the pork for about 25-30 minutes.
- While waiting, you can now pour the marinade in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Turn off the heat and use the sauce for basting.
- Remove pork from the oven and baste both sides with the thickened sauce. Put them back into the oven and cook for another 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Remove from the oven and baste another layer of sauce and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes:
1.) For Leftovers: Wrap Char Siu pork in a baking paper and cling film and freeze for up to 2 months.
2.) You can find Chinese Shaoxing wine in the Asian aisle of many supermarkets or from any Asian grocer. Or you can substitute it with dry sherry.
3.) The red food coloring is to make the Char Siu red same as what you get in any Chinese BBQ shop (this is optional). But the authentic recipe for Char Siu uses red bean curd for color and flavor (this can be found at the Asian grocer). However, you can use Beetroot powder which is a natural alternative to the red food coloring typically used to make this dish. You can buy it in health food stores or the health food section of the supermarket.
4.) You can get Chinese five spice powder (a mix of spices) in the herb and spice section of supermarkets.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 438.79kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.45g | Protein: 28.01g | Fat: 28.8g | Saturated Fat: 9.95g | Sodium: 460.06mg | Fiber: 0.26g | Sugar: 12.3g
Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.
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