Cantonese Char Siu Pork

Cantonese Char Siu Pork is a classic Chinese dish known for its sweet and savory flavors. This recipe will guide you through making tender and flavorful char siu pork at home.

Cantonese Char Siu Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs (680g) pork shoulder
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, rice wine, garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl to make the marinade.
  2. Cut the pork shoulder into long strips and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Reserve the marinade for basting.
  4. Bake the pork for 30-40 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade every 10 minutes, until the pork is cooked through and caramelized on the outside.
  5. Let the char siu pork rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Resealable plastic bag Wire rack Baking sheet

Tools

Oven Basting brush

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the char siu pork with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra flavorful char siu, you can add a few drops of red food coloring to the marinade for the traditional red color.

Cost

$15