Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Name: Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 pounds 1.4 kg boneless pork shoulder/pork butt ((select a piece with some good fat on it)); ¼ cup granulated white sugar ((50g)); 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon five spice powder; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons molasses; 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring ((optional)); 3 cloves finely minced garlic; 2 tablespoons maltose or honey; 1 tablespoon hot water