Red Pork (Char Siu BBQ Pork)
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of sticky, sweet, succulent, and tender red pork (char Siu BBQ pork). Get ready to savor every mouthwatering bite of this deliciously satisfying dish!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 2 lb Pork shoulder or butt. See notes on the cut of pork recommended for this.
- 1 table garlic, minced finely
- 1 cube red fermented tofu and 1/2 tablespoon of the red liquid.
- 2 tsp Chinese five-spice powder.
- 2 tbsp Sweet soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Hoison sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine. Optional
- 1 tsp Sesame oil. Optional
- 1 tsp White or black pepper.
- 2 tsp Rice wine vinegar. I
- 1+1/2 Brown sugar
- Red food coloring. Optional.
- 3 tbsp water.
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine all the marinating ingredients together to create a flavorful marinade. Leave the pork out for the next step.
- 2
Marinate pork strips in the mixture, ensuring an even coat. Place the meat in a zip bag and refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
- 3
Preheat the oven and place the marinated pork on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the pork at an oven temperature of 375°F, basting with the reserved marinade until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- 4
Add a little water to a cup, up to the bottom of the pan if the meat gets too dry. Flip the meat every 20 minutes and brush more leftover marinade for extra flavor.
- 5
Allow the pork to rest before slicing it into mouthwatering, sticky-sweet Char Siu perfection.