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Homemade Char Siu Chinese BBQ pork with glossy caramelized glaze

Homemade Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork

A sweet, savory, glossy Cantonese-inspired roasted pork recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g boneless pork shoulder
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey for finishing glaze

Method
 

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients and reserve two tablespoons before adding raw pork.
  2. Coat the pork thoroughly and refrigerate for 4–12 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the pork on a wire rack over a lined tray.
  4. Roast for approximately 25–40 minutes, turning halfway through and checking the internal temperature.
  5. Brush with the prepared glaze during the final 5–10 minutes and caramelize carefully.
  6. Rest for 5–10 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve.