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
Cuisine: Chinese
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); 2 tbsp honey; 2 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. Learn how to make this super simple pork recipe at home. In this 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: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:56:26 GMT