EASY Char Siu Pork (叉烧肉, Chinese BBQ Pork)
Make mouth-wateringly delicious sweet & savory char siu pork at home with (almost) zero effort and only three ingredients. <br><em>Did you try this recipe? Share it on social media and tag me <strong>@houbakes</strong>!</em>
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2.75lb (1.25kg) boneless pork butt*
- 1/3 cup (80mL) char siu sauce 叉烧酱 (Chinese barbecue sauce)
- 1/3 cup (80mL) hoisin sauce 海鲜酱
Instructions
- 1
With a sharp knife, cut the pork butt into long strips about 1.5 - 2" thick and wide. Thicker/wider strips will result in larger slices upon serving. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add char siu sauce and hoisin sauce. With a large spoon or spatula, turn the meat so that each strip is evenly covered in the sauces. Add more sauce if necessary.
- 3
Briefly tenderize the meat using the large spoon/spatula (wood or metal with a blunt end works best). Do not be too aggressive that you tear/cut the meat.
- 4
Cover with a pot lid or plastic wrap. Chill and marinate in the fridge 12 hours or overnight.
- 5
To freeze for later: After marinating, place strips in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Defrost & continue with next steps.
- 6
To bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place meat strips 1 - 2" apart. Bake for 45min.
- 7
Slice into slices 6mm (1/4") thick and serve as a main dish or with noodles. Alternatively, cut into cubes for char siu bao buns or fried rice. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.