Char Siu Pork
Cantonese-style BBQ pork with a sticky, sweet glaze and distinctive red color. The combination of honey, hoisin, and five-spice creates an irresistible caramelized crust.
Ingredients
Pork:
- • 1kg pork shoulder, cut into strips
Marinade:
- • 4 tbsp hoisin sauce
- • 3 tbsp soy sauce
- • 3 tbsp honey
- • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 2 tbsp brown sugar
- • 1 tbsp five-spice powder
- • 4 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp white pepper
- • 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Glaze:
- • 3 tbsp honey
- • 1 tbsp reserved marinade
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate
Combine all marinade ingredients. Add pork strips, coat thoroughly. Marinate 4 hours or overnight. Reserve 1 tbsp marinade for glaze.
Step 2: Roast
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Place pork on wire rack over foil-lined pan. Roast 25 minutes.
Step 3: Glaze and Caramelize
Mix honey with reserved marinade. Brush pork, roast 10 minutes. Flip, brush again, roast 10 minutes until sticky and caramelized.
Step 4: Rest and Slice
Rest 10 minutes, slice across grain. Serve with steamed rice and blanched bok choy.
Wine Pairing
Zinfandel (Premier Choice)
California Zinfandel's jammy fruit and touch of sweetness mirror the caramelized char siu glaze while complementing the five-spice.
Off-Dry Riesling
German Spätlese Riesling balances the sweet-savory flavors with bright acidity and stone fruit notes.