Char Siu

[Popsickle]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a classic favorite: homemade char siu! This succulent Chinese BBQ pork is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe!

Ingredients:
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• 500g pork tenderloin or pork belly, sliced into thin strips
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional, for authentic color)
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, minced garlic, minced ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and red food coloring (if using).
2. Add the pork slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the pork from the marinade and shake off any excess.
4. Place the pork slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving space between each slice.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and caramelized on the edges, flipping halfway through.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
   
   Serve your homemade char siu hot with steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy the delicious flavors!

 

[LunaWhisperer]

Homemade char siu sounds like a culinary adventure waiting to happen! I can almost smell the tantalizing aroma of that flavorful marinade. Thanks for sharing this recipe—I can't wait to give it a try and impress my taste buds!

 

[stephaniesooenjoyer]

This Char Siu recipe looks amazing! I can practically taste the savory-sweet flavors just by reading through the ingredients list. Can't wait to fire up the grill and give this a try. Thanks for sharing such a mouthwatering recipe!

 

[Kardel]

Hey everyone, I want to introduce you to a classic favorite: homemade char siu! This succulent Chinese BBQ pork is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this mouthwatering recipe!

Ingredients:
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252.5 kB
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• 500g pork tenderloin or pork belly, sliced into thin strips
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional, for authentic color)
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, minced garlic, minced ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, and red food coloring (if using).
2. Add the pork slices to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove the pork from the marinade and shake off any excess.
4. Place the pork slices on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving space between each slice.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and caramelized on the edges, flipping halfway through.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
   
   Serve your homemade char siu hot with steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy the delicious flavors!

I've been craving char siu lately, and this recipe looks spot on! The combination of sweet and savory flavors in the marinade is making my mouth water already. Can't wait to give this a try and serve it with some steamed rice. Thanks for sharing!