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Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)

Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 120 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Sauce & Seasonings

    • 🥣 ⅔ cup soy sauce
    • 🍯 ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup Chinese rice wine (or sake or dry sherry)
    • ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
    • 🍅 ⅓ cup ketchup
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, crushed
    • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ⅛ teaspoon pink curing salt (Optional)
    • 1 teaspoon red food coloring, or as desired (Optional)
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • Protein

    • 🐖 1 (3 pound) boneless pork butt (shoulder)

STEPS

1

Place soy sauce, honey, rice wine, hoisin sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, five-spice powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and curing salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.

2

Cut pork in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise forming 4 long, thick pieces of pork.

3

Transfer cooled sauce to a large mixing bowl. Stir in red food coloring. Place pork sections into sauce and coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.

4

Preheat grill for medium heat, 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5

Remove sections of pork from marinade and let excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.

6

Transfer pork sections to grate over indirect heat on the prepared grill. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes more.

7

Place leftover marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil; let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Now you can use it to brush over the cooked pork.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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513

Calories

  • 26
    Protein
  • 49
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Marinate the pork overnight for maximum flavor.Ensure your grill temperature stays consistent for even cooking.Serve with steamed rice and sautéed veggies for a complete meal.If pink curing salt isn't available, you can omit it without sacrificing flavor.