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Char Siu (Cantonese BBQ Pork)

Char Siu (Cantonese BBQ Pork)

🇭🇰 Hong Kong60 minPork
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Servings
4

Ingredients

Proteins

  • 600 g boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

Aromatics

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper

Sauces & Seasonings

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp five-spice powder

Vegetables

  • 1 cube red fermented bean curd (nam yue)

Other

  • 2 tbsp maltose or honey (for marinade)
  • 2 tbsp maltose or honey (for glaze)
  • 1 tbsp hot water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut boneless pork shoulder into long strips, about 5-7 cm (2-3 inches) thick.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, red fermented bean curd (mash it if using), minced garlic, five-spice powder, and white pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

  3. 3

    Add the pork strips to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (8-12 hours).

  4. 4

    Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.

  5. 5

    Remove pork from marinade, letting excess drip off. Reserve a small amount of marinade for basting if desired, or discard.

  6. 6

    Arrange pork strips on the wire rack, ensuring they are not overlapping.

  7. 7

    Roast for 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Flip the pork strips and roast for another 15 minutes.

  9. 9

    While pork is roasting, prepare the glaze: mix maltose or honey with hot water until dissolved.

  10. 10

    After 35 minutes of total roasting, brush the pork generously with the glaze. Roast for another 5-10 minutes, or until the pork is caramelized and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 63°C (145°F).

  11. 11

    Remove from oven, let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.

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