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Easy Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

A delicious sweet and sticky juicy Chinese bbq pork aka char siu recipe
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
marinating1 hour
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course, meat
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: better than takeout
Servings: 4
Calories: 443kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp hoisin
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine optional
  • 2 cloves garlic lightly smashed
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 1/2 tsp five spice optional
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper optional
  • 2 tbsp honey for glaze
  • 1 lb pork butt/shoulder cut into strips

Instructions

  • Mix the marinade ingredients throughly. Coat the pork with the sauce and marinate for minimum 1 hour and up to 24.
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  • When ready to cook, heat the oven to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with tinfoil. Remove the pork from the marinade, shaking off excess. Lay the pork on a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.
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  • While the pork is cooking, heat up the remaining marinade (remove the ginger and garlic) with the last 2 tablespoons of honey. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until it reduces and thickens slightly. It should coat the back of a spoon.
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  • Brush the pork with the glaze and turn the heat up to 400°F, brushing with glaze and flipping, until slightly charred. Let rest slightly, slice and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.5g | Protein: 27.8g | Fat: 25.1g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 22g