Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with this simple, flavorful recipe that uses pantry staples for an authentic taste. The sticky, glossy glaze caramelizes perfectly, creating tender and juicy pork with crispy edges. This beginner-friendly dish is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep. For a delicious side, pair it with my Potsticker Noodle Bowl Recipe for a complete, satisfying dinner.
Why You'll Love Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor
Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with this easy homemade recipe. Perfect for family dinners, quick prep, and authentic BBQ flavor.
- Authentic Chinese BBQ flavor made easy at home.
- Sticky, caramelized glaze with tender, juicy pork.
- Uses common pantry staples for quick prep.
- Perfect for family dinners and meal prep leftovers.
Ingredients for Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor
Pork: Shoulder is juicier and more flavorful; loin is leaner. Can substitute with pork butt.Honey/maltose: Honey adds sweetness and shine; maltose is traditional but harder to find.
- Pork: Shoulder is juicier and more flavorful; loin is leaner. Can substitute with pork butt.
- Honey/maltose: Honey adds sweetness and shine; maltose is traditional but harder to find.
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if using. Add pork slices and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pork: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange pork strips on the rack in a single layer.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Bake the Pork: Bake pork for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and baste with leftover marinade. Flip strips and baste the other side. Bake an additional 5-7 minutes until edges are slightly charred and caramelized.
Expert Tips for Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor
- Marinate overnight to deepen flavors and tenderize pork.
- Use a wire rack to allow excess fat to drip and get nicely charred edges.
- Optional red food coloring gives traditional char siu red hue but doesn’t affect taste.
Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor
Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with this easy homemade recipe. Perfect for family dinners, quick prep, and authentic BBQ flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin, sliced into 1-inch strips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey or maltose
- 2 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
How to Make Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home
- Marinate the Pork: In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if using. Add pork slices and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pork: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange pork strips on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake the Pork: Bake pork for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and baste with leftover marinade. Flip strips and baste the other side. Bake an additional 5-7 minutes until edges are slightly charred and caramelized.
- Rest and Serve: Let pork rest for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition (per serving)
Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Not recommended (texture changes).
- Serve/Reheat: Best chilled or at room temperature.
Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with Easy Homemade Flavor FAQs
Yes, marinate the pork overnight for best flavor. Cook ahead and store leftovers refrigerated or frozen.
You can use dry sherry or even a mild sake as a substitute if needed.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Dry pork often means it was overcooked or lean cut without enough fat. Soggy texture may be from skipping the wire rack, causing pork to cook in its juices instead of roasting.
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