Make Authentic Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu at Home (Print Version)

Learn how to make authentic Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu, a savory-sweet delight that's perfect for any meal or occasion!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Chinese
Dietary: None

# Ingredients:

→ Main Marinade

01 - 2 lbs pork shoulder
02 - 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 2 tbsp oyster sauce
05 - 1 tbsp honey
06 - 1 tsp Chinese five spice

→ Glaze

07 - 1 tbsp maltose or honey
08 - 1 tsp soy sauce

# Instructions:

01 - Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add pork and let it marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F or set up a grill. Roast or grill pork, flipping every 10 minutes and basting with extra marinade.
03 - Turn up oven to 400°F for the last 5 minutes to caramelize. Rest, slice, and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
02 - Use foil-lined trays for easier cleaning.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - Roasting tray
02 - basting brush
03 - wire rack

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 300
Total Fat: 14g
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Protein: 25g