Best 6 Chinese Bbq Pork Char Siu Ribs Recipes

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**Char Siu Ribs: A Flavorful Chinese BBQ Dish**

Char Siu is a renowned Chinese barbecue dish that tantalizes taste buds with its sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. Originating from the Cantonese cuisine, this delectable dish features tender pork ribs marinated in a flavorful blend of sweet and savory ingredients, then roasted or grilled to perfection. Char Siu ribs have become a beloved dish enjoyed in many parts of the world, often served as part of dim sum or as a main course with rice. This article presents two enticing recipes for Char Siu ribs, allowing you to explore the classic Cantonese method and a modern rendition with a touch of smokiness. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that you can recreate this delightful dish in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of making Char Siu ribs that will surely impress your family and friends.

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CHAR SIU (CHINESE BBQ PORK)



Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) image

"Char siu" literally means "fork roast" - "char" being "fork" (both noun and verb) and "siu" being "roast" - after the traditional cooking method for the dish: long strips of seasoned boneless pork are skewered with long forks and placed in a covered oven or over a fire. This is best cooked over charcoal, but it's important to cook with indirect heat.

Provided by David&Andrea

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pork tenderloins
½ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup Chinese rice wine
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
½ teaspoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Steps:

  • Cut pork with the grain into strips 1 1/2- to 2-inches long; put into a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Stir soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, red food coloring or red bean curd (see Cook's Note), and Chinese five-spice powder together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until just combined and slightly warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the marinade into the bag with the pork, squeeze air from the bag, and seal. Turn bag a few times to coat all pork pieces in marinade.
  • Marinate pork in refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove pork from marinade and shake to remove excess liquid. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Cook pork on preheated grill for 20 minutes. Put a small container of water onto the grill and continue cooking, turning the pork regularly, until cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.5 g, Cholesterol 126.7 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 2249.8 mg, Sugar 48.3 g

CHAR SIU (叉燒) - CHINESE BBQ PORK



Char Siu (叉燒) - Chinese BBQ Pork image

Learn how to make the perfect, juicy, tender char siu, a classic Cantonese favorite!

Provided by Made With Lau

Categories     main course

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb pork shoulder
1 tbsp garlic salt
4 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp red wine
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 cube red fermented bean curd
1 tsp five spice powder
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp water
0.25 tsp red food coloring

Steps:

  • We'll cut our pork shoulder into long slices, roughly about 1 inch thick.
  • To a bowl, we'll add:
  • Place the meat into a ziploc bag, pour the sauce in, and massage the pork for about 2 minutes so that the sauce is able to finesse its way into the meat. Afterwards, we'll push all the air out of the bag and seal it.
  • Preheat the oven to 425° F or 218° C.
  • Now, we'll be placing the pork into the oven and taking it out periodically to lather it again with either our leftover pork marinade, or honey diluted with water.
  • Once the char siu has finished its last cycle in the oven, we'll lather each side with our diluted honey.

CHINESE BARBEQUE PORK (CHAR SIU)



Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) image

In addition to its impressive high-gloss appearance and savory taste, this Chinese barbeque pork is quite easy to make at home--even without a fancy ceramic grill.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 5h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup soy sauce
½ cup honey
½ cup Chinese rice wine (or sake or dry sherry)
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
⅓ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon pink curing salt
1 (3 pound) boneless pork butt (shoulder)
1 teaspoon red food coloring, or as desired
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place soy sauce, honey, rice wine, hoisin sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, five-spice powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and curing salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
  • Cut pork roast in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise forming 4 long, thick pieces of pork.
  • Transfer cooled sauce to a large mixing bowl. Stir in red food coloring. Place pork sections into sauce and coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat, 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove sections of pork from marinade and let excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
  • Transfer pork sections to grate over indirect heat on prepared grill. Cover and cook about 45 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 185 and 190 degrees F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes more. Do not use any more marinade on cooked meat until after you boil it.
  • Place leftover marinade in saucepan; bring to a boil; let simmer 1 minutes. Remove from heat. Now you can use it to brush over the cooked pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 2421.1 mg, Sugar 42.5 g

STICKY CHINESE BBQ PORK BELLY RIBS (CHAR SIU)



Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu) image

Char Siu (or Chinese BBQ pork), is one of the most popular Chinese or Cantonese foods and one of the most ordered dishes in restaurants. With simple ingredients you may have in your kitchen cupboards, this Char Siu recipe is a breeze!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing wine ((rice vinegar or a dry sherry can be used instead))
2 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon red food colouring ((optional for that beautiful red colour))
1 ⁄2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
6 pork belly/spare ribs
1 shallot (, to garnish)
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese wine ((Shaoxing -- or dry sherry))
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/4 teaspoon red food colouring

Steps:

  • Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, wine, honey, sugar, garlic, colouring (if using) and spice powder in a shallow bowl. Whisk well to combine. Pour half of the sauce into a jug and reserve for later. Add the pork into the bowl with the remaining sauce. Rotate to cover completely and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours, or cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
  • After marinading, preheat oven to grill/broil settings on medium heat (176°C | 350°F). Drain pork and discard the marinade. Line a baking pan with baking/parchment paper or aluminium foil. Place pork onto pan and grill/broil for 30 minutes on one side, basting two or three times with the reserved marinade. Rotate with tongs and baste again with the marinade twice again while grilling/broiling.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • If you like additional glaze, combine all of the (extra) glaze ingredients into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened (keep your eye on it as it can burn easily if the heat is too high). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Cut pork into thick slices to serve. Serve over steamed rice and/or vegetables with the extra glaze.

CHINESE BBQ PORK (CHAR SIU) RIBS RECIPE



Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Ribs Recipe image

Everybody loves Chinese restaurant "BBQ" ribs. They have a distinct pork flavor, a glossy sheen that implies the sweet glaze beneath, and a glowing red-pink color that penetrates the surface. Here's a simple recipe for making Chinatown char siu ribs at home on your grill or in the oven featuring a flavorful marinade. You can use any cut of ribs.

Provided by Kris Coppieters

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 slab ribs ((any cut))
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons brandy ((or dark rum or bourbon))
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Tabasco
½ tablespoon ground/powdered ginger
½ tablespoon ground/powdered onion
¼ tablespoon ground/powdered garlic
¼ tablespoon five spice powder
½ teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Prep. Remove the membrane from the rack of ribs. Cut the rack in to individual ribs.
  • Mix the marinade thoroughly in a bowl. Don't skip the booze. It helps penetrate, and even if you're a teetotaler, don't worry, there isn't any measurable alcohol in the meat. Yes, I know alcohol can dry meat out, but I just think it works well in this case. If you must skip it, substitute apple juice or water. You can substitute fresh ginger and garlic for powdered ginger and garlic if you wish.
  • Marinate. Marinate the meat for 1 to 2 hours in a metal bowl or zipper bags. Discard the used marinade. It is contaminated with meat juice. Don't marinate in a plastic bowl if you use the food coloring. It might stain.
  • Fire up. As much as we are fans of outdoor cooking, this meat also tastes great cooked in an indoor oven. Either way, heat your cooker or oven to about 225°F (107.2°C) in the indirect zone.
  • Cook. If you are grilling, set up in a 2-zone or Indirect system. Make sure the meat is not directly over the flame on a grill. Indoors, put a pan of water with a rack on top of it under the meat. This is important or drippings will burn in the pan. Roast ribs for about 3 hours, loin strips for about 1 1/2 hours. If you grill, skip the smoking wood. I think it is cleaner and brighter sans lumber.
  • Serve. Once completely cooked, slice the rack of ribs between the bones and serve.

CHINESE BARBECUED PORK (CHAR SIU) - COOK'S ILLUSTRATED



Chinese Barbecued Pork (Char Siu) - Cook's Illustrated image

Published in Cook's Illustrated, March-April 2007. Pay close attention to the meat when broiling -- you are looking for it to darken and caramelize, not blacken. Serve with rice and vegetables. Leftover pork can be used in fried rice.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Pork

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (4 lb) boneless pork butt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce or 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
6 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Cut pork butt in half lengthwise. Turn each half on cut side and slice each half into 4 equal pieces (you will end up with 8 strips). Trim excess hard, waxy fat, leaving some fat to render while cooking.
  • Using fork, prick each piece of pork on all sides. Place pork in large plastic zipper-lock bag. Combine sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, pepper, five-spice powder, sesame oil, ginger and garlic in medium bowl.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup marinade and set aside.
  • Pour remaining marinade into bag with pork. Press out as much air as possible; seal bag. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • While meat marinates, combine ketchup and honey with reserved marinade in small saucepan. Cook glaze over medium heat until syrupy, 4-6 minutes.
  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 300°F Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set wire rack on sheet. Spray the wire rack and rimmed pan with vegetable oil spray (this will help to facilitate cleanup).
  • Remove park from marinade, letting any excess drip off, and place on wire rack. Pour 1/4 cup water into bottom of pan. Cover with heavy-duty aluminum foil, crimping edges tightly to seal. Cook pork 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue to cook until edges of pork begin to brown, 40-45 minutes.
  • Turn on broiler (do not use a drawer broiler). Broil pork until evenly caramelized, 7-9 minutes. Remove pan from oven and brush pork with half of glaze; broil until deep mahogany color, 3-5 minutes. (Watch carefully; do not allow to blacken.).
  • Using tongs, flip meat and broil until other side carmelizes, 7-9 minutes. Brush meat with remaining glaze and continue to broil until second side is deep mahogany, 3-5 minutes.
  • Cool for at least 10 minutes, then cut into thin strips and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.9, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 200.1, Sodium 1896.8, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39.2, Protein 60.1

Tips for Making the Best Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu Ribs:

  • Choose the right ribs: Baby back pork ribs are the best choice for this recipe, as they are tender and flavorful.
  • Make sure the ribs are trimmed properly: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs to ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Use a good quality marinade: The marinade is what gives the ribs their flavor, so be sure to use a recipe that you like. The recipe in this article is a great place to start.
  • Marinate the ribs for at least 4 hours: The longer you marinate the ribs, the more flavorful they will be.
  • Cook the ribs over indirect heat: This will help to prevent them from drying out.
  • Baste the ribs frequently: This will help to keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Cook the ribs until they are fall-off-the-bone tender: This will take about 1-1.5 hours.
  • Serve the ribs with your favorite dipping sauce: A hoisin-based sauce is a classic choice.

Conclusion:

Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu Ribs are a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook ribs, then you should definitely try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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