Learn how to make mouthwatering char siu Chinese barbeque pork at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, the tender pork is then grilled to perfection, giving it a caramelized exterior and a juicy interior. Serve it as a main dish or use it as a filling in your favorite Chinese dishes. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy the authentic flavors of this popular Chinese dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb (680g) pork shoulder or pork tenderloin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- ¼ cup (60ml) hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
- ¼ cup (60ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, grated ginger, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese rice wine, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the pork in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Massage the marinade into the pork, ensuring it's evenly coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the pork from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting during grilling.
- Grill the pork for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the reserved marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the pork into thin slices and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or as a filling in Chinese buns or noodles.
- Enjoy the delicious flavors of homemade char siu Chinese barbeque pork!
