Char Siu Pork Tenderloin
Juicy char siu pork tenderloin with a homemade sweet and savory red sauce. An easy recipe for flavorful Chinese BBQ pork at home.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 12 oz pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- a few drops of red food coloring (add as needed)
Instructions
- 1
Make the marinade. Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl until the sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
- 2
Marinate the pork. Add the pork to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- 3
Bring to room temp. Take the pork out of the fridge about 20–30 minutes before cooking to take the chill off. Meanwhile, preheat your grill or oven.
- 4
Grill method: Grill the pork over medium heat, turning occasionally and basting with extra marinade, until nicely caramelized and cooked through.
- 5
Oven method: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with foil and set a wire rack on top. Place the pork on the rack and roast for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway. Cooking times may vary depending on thickness.
- 6
Serve. Let the pork rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm with rice, noodles, or vegetables.