Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) – Quick and Easy Recipes
Make authentic Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) at home with this quick and easy recipe full of sweet-savory flavor!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into long strips
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for basting)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and food coloring (if using). Mix well.
- Add pork strips to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Place marinated pork on the rack. Roast for 20 minutes, then baste with reserved marinade and turn. Roast another 20 minutes.
- Brush with extra honey and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until charred at the edges. Let rest before slicing.