Easy Char Siu Pork
Easy Char Siu Pork
Ingredients
For the Char Siu Pork
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch thick strips
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, or more, for desired color
For Serving (Optional)
- 3 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork: Using a fork, pierce the pork shoulder strips thoroughly on all sides. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, honey, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, and red food coloring. Stir well with a spoon until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth and dark red.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Marinate the pork: Place the pierced pork strips into a bowl. Pour the prepared marinade over the pork. Using your hands, massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Preheat oven and prepare for cooking: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 5
Cook the Char Siu: Place the marinated pork strips on the wire rack, ensuring there is some space between each piece. Reserve any remaining marinade for basting.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Bake the pork: Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the pork halfway through. During the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, baste the pork generously with the reserved marinade every 5 minutes until it is glossy and caramelized. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
Rest and serve: Remove the Char Siu pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the pork into desired portions. Serve hot over cooked white rice, alongside blanched broccoli, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min
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Easy Char Siu Pork
For the Char Siu Pork
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch thick strips
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring, or more, for desired color
For Serving (Optional)
- 3 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the pork: Using a fork, pierce the pork shoulder strips thoroughly on all sides. This will help the marinade penetrate the meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, honey, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, Chinese five-spice powder, and red food coloring. Stir well with a spoon until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sauce is smooth and dark red.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Marinate the pork: Place the pierced pork strips into a bowl. Pour the prepared marinade over the pork. Using your hands, massage the marinade into the meat, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Preheat oven and prepare for cooking: When ready to cook, preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the foil-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 5
Cook the Char Siu: Place the marinated pork strips on the wire rack, ensuring there is some space between each piece. Reserve any remaining marinade for basting.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Bake the pork: Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the pork halfway through. During the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, baste the pork generously with the reserved marinade every 5 minutes until it is glossy and caramelized. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
Rest and serve: Remove the Char Siu pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice the pork into desired portions. Serve hot over cooked white rice, alongside blanched broccoli, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
⏱️ 8 min