Homemade Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Name: Homemade Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork shoulder; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 1 tsp five spice powder; 1 tbsp salt; ½ tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp hoison sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 2 drops red food coloring; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ¼ cup water (for baking); 3 tsp water; 1 drop red food coloring

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Char Siu or Chinese BBQ Pork is one of the best Cantonese-style bbq meats, and one I love to make at home! After multiple rounds of testing, I finally perfected the best, most accessible version of this recipe. In this blog post, get all the tips and tricks you'll need including how to make the pork red, how to prevent the meat from becoming too dry, and how to maximize the flavor.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:07:54 GMT