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Glossy char siu pork slices arranged on white platter with chopsticks, showing the beautiful mahogany-red caramelized exterior and juicy pink interior

Char Siu Pork

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder cut into 3-inch thick strips
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring optional, for traditional color
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, honey, Chinese rice wine, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, and red food coloring if using.
  • Add pork strips to the marinade, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight or up to 48 hours for best flavor.
  • Remove pork from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to come to room temperature. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for glazing.
  • Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Brush the rack with vegetable oil.
  • Remove pork from marinade and place on the prepared wire rack. Roast for 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  • Brush pork with reserved marinade and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes more, until internal temperature reaches 145°F and exterior is caramelized and glossy.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Serve immediately.

Notes

Storage tip: Keeps in fridge for up to 5 days wrapped tightly. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of the glaze. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 42gFat: 16gSodium: 890mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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