Description
This Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu recipe delivers authentic Cantonese flavor right from your kitchen. Juicy pork belly or shoulder is marinated in a sweet-savory glaze of hoisin, soy sauce, honey, and five-spice, then roasted to sticky perfection. Perfect for rice bowls, bao, or noodle dishes—this easy Char Siu recipe is a must-try for Asian BBQ lovers.
Ingredients
2 pounds pork belly or pork shoulder
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cube red fermented bean curd (optional)
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, Chinese five spice, Shaoxing wine, and garlic. Add red bean curd and food coloring if using.
2. Place pork strips in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over pork and coat thoroughly. Seal and marinate in the fridge overnight, turning occasionally.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
4. Arrange pork on the rack, reserving the marinade. Roast for 20 minutes.
5. Baste with marinade, flip the pork, and roast another 15–20 minutes.
6. Baste again and broil for 2–3 minutes to achieve a glossy, caramelized finish.
7. Let pork rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve warm.
Notes
If you prefer a leaner version, pork loin can be substituted, but it may not be as juicy.
Red food coloring is optional and purely for presentation—omit for a more natural look.
Broiling at the end helps caramelize the glaze without drying out the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg