Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home is the perfect dish to enjoy authentic Chinese BBQ flavors without leaving your kitchen. This recipe offers tender, juicy pork with a sweet and savory glaze that's incredibly easy to make. With simple pantry staples and a straightforward method, even beginners can master this flavorful dish. Pair it with my Potsticker Noodle Bowl Recipe for a full Chinese-inspired meal your family will love.
Why You'll Love Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with an Easy Homemade Recipe
Make Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home easily with this authentic, homemade recipe. Perfect for quick dinners and family-friendly meals!
- Authentic Chinese BBQ flavor made easy at home
- Tender, juicy pork with a glossy, sticky glaze
- Uses simple, pantry staple ingredients
- Great for weeknight dinners or meal prep
Ingredients for Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with an Easy Homemade Recipe
Pork shoulder: best for tenderness and fat marbling; substitute with pork tenderloin for leaner meat but expect less juiciness.Shaoxing wine: adds authentic flavor; use dry sherry if you don't have it.
- Pork shoulder: best for tenderness and fat marbling; substitute with pork tenderloin for leaner meat but expect less juiciness.
- Shaoxing wine: adds authentic flavor; use dry sherry if you don't have it.
Ingredient Note: Full measurements for Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with an Easy Homemade Recipe are listed in the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with an Easy Homemade Recipe
Step 1 — Prep & Preheat
Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and red food coloring (if using).
Step 2 — Cook and Build Flavor
Marinate the pork: Add the pork strips to the marinade, mix well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3 — Finish, Taste, and Adjust
Cook the pork: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top. Lay pork strips on the rack and roast for 15 minutes.
Expert Tips for Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with an Easy Homemade Recipe
- Marinate pork overnight for deeper flavor and tender texture.
- If you don’t have a broiler, turn oven to 425°F and roast longer for caramelization.
- Serve with steamed rice or pair it with my Gnocchi Carbonara with Bacon & Parmesan for a cozy family dinner.
Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home with an Easy Homemade Recipe
Make Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home easily with this authentic, homemade recipe. Perfect for quick dinners and family-friendly meals!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, thinly sliced or cut into strips
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey or maltose
- 2 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional, for color)
Optional Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
How to Make Mouthwatering Char Siu Pork: Bring Chinese BBQ Home
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and red food coloring (if using).
- Marinate the pork: Add the pork strips to the marinade, mix well to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Cook the pork: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top. Lay pork strips on the rack and roast for 15 minutes.
- Glaze and broil: Baste the pork with remaining marinade, then broil for 5-7 minutes until edges are slightly charred and glossy. Flip and baste again, broil another 5-7 minutes.
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 an Easy Homemade Recipe FAQs
Yes! Marinate the pork overnight for best flavor, and cook it when ready. It also reheats well for leftovers.
Dry sherry works well as a substitute without changing the flavor much.
Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Using lean cuts like tenderloin or overcooking can cause dryness. Pork shoulder with some fat and careful cooking prevents this.
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