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Flavorful Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe with Sticky Honey Glaze

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A quick and easy Chinese BBQ pork recipe featuring a sticky honey glaze that balances sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or party platters, this dish delivers tender, juicy pork with a caramelized exterior.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • a few drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • For honey glaze: 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red food coloring if using.
  2. Trim excess fat from pork and place in a resealable plastic bag or glass container. Pour marinade over pork, seal, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. Remove pork from marinade, reserving excess liquid. Place pork on rack and roast for 30 minutes. Halfway through, baste pork generously with reserved marinade.
  5. Mix honey and soy sauce for the glaze. During the last 10 minutes of roasting, brush the honey glaze over the pork every 3-4 minutes to create a caramelized finish.
  6. Check pork internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 145°F (63°C).
  7. Let pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Notes

Marinate pork for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor. Use a rack when roasting to allow even cooking and prevent sogginess. Basting frequently with marinade and honey glaze builds sticky layers. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Rest pork before slicing to keep it juicy. If glaze thickens, gently warm before basting again. Red food coloring is optional and purely aesthetic.

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Keywords: char siu, Chinese BBQ pork, honey glaze, five-spice, pork shoulder, easy recipe, sticky glaze, oven roasted, marinade

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