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Homemade Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

6 servings · 10 min prep · 10 min cook

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin or pork shoulder
• 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger
• 2 Tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 cubes + 1 Tbsp sauce red fermented tofu bean curd, optional
• 2 Tbsp Chinese rose wine
• 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp maltose or honey
• 1 Tbsp honey, for brushing on

Steps

1. Clean and trim the 2 lbs pork. If using pork shoulder, cut the pork into long strips about 2" wide.
2. In a large bowl, combine 6 cloves minced garlic, ½ tsp grated ginger, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 cubes + 1 Tbsp sauce red fermented tofu bean curd and sauce, 2 Tbsp rose wine, 1 tsp five-spice powder, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 Tbsp maltose.
3. Add the 2 lbs pork into the marinade and use a spoon to scoop the marinade on top of the meat so that all portions of the meat absorb the marinade.
4. Cover and set aside in the fridge for at least 12-24 hours.

   12-24 hours

5. Remove the meat from the fridge at least 1-2 hours before roasting or grilling.

   1-2 hours

6. Heat grill to 400F.
7. Place meat on the grill.
8. Brush marinade on the meat. Cook for 15 minutes on one side and flip. Continue cooking until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145F, approximately another 10 minutes.

   25 minutes

9. Preheat oven to 400F.
10. Place meat on an aluminium foil-lined baking tray. Brush with the marinade and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145F.

    20-25 minutes

11. After cooking, remove the meat from the heat, brush 1 Tbsp honey on top and let the meat rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

    10-15 minutes

12. Serve on top of steamed rice and vegetables.

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