Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)
Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) features tender, slow-grilled pork lacquered with a glossy, sweet-salty glaze layered with soy, hoisin, and honey, plus a hint of five-spice and cayenne for warmth. It’s juicy, gently smoky, and beautifully caramelized—perfect for a weekend cookout, sliced over rice or noodles, or served alongside crisp vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine the 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 over high heat; then reduce to medium-high.
- 2
Cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
- 3
Slice the pork in half lengthwise. Cut each half lengthwise again to make 4 long, thick pieces.
- 4
Pour the cooled sauce into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the red food coloring.
- 5
Add the pork sections to the sauce and coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
- 6
Preheat the grill to medium heat, 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C), and lightly oil the grate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Remove the pork sections from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
- 8
Move the pork sections to the grate over indirect heat on the preheated grill. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes.
- 9
Brush with marinade and turn the pieces. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes more. Do not use any more marinade on the cooked meat until after you boil it.
- 10
Pour the leftover marinade into a saucepan; bring it to a boil; then let it simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- 11
Use the boiled marinade to brush over the cooked pork.
- Calories 1740.73 kcal High
- Protein 126.97 g Good Source
- Carbs 51.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 112.51 g High
- Saturated Fat 35.5 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 383.97 mg High
- Sodium 1814.78 mg High
- Fiber 1.09 g Low Source
- Sugar 43.0 g High
- Added Sugar 10.56 g High
- Calcium 20.02 mg Low Source
- Iron 6.57 mg Good Source
- Potassium 54.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.18 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.42 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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About This Recipe
Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 1740.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Five-Spice. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu)?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1740.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
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