Best 5 Roast Pork Char Shu Chinese Recipes

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**Roast Pork Char Siu: A Cantonese Delicacy**

Char siu, also known as Chinese BBQ pork, is a beloved Cantonese dish enjoyed by people worldwide. It is characterized by its tender, succulent texture, rich, flavorful glaze, and vibrant red color. Traditionally made with pork shoulder or pork loin, char siu is typically roasted in a wood-fired oven. However, this recipe offers two convenient cooking methods: roasting in a conventional oven or using an air fryer. Additionally, we provide two flavorful marinade recipes to suit your taste preferences. The classic marinade, made with a blend of hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder, delivers a sweet and savory taste. Alternatively, the叉燒醬 (cha siu sauce) marinade, made with red fermented bean curd, honey, and soy sauce, offers a more robust and umami-rich flavor. Both marinades guarantee a delectable and authentic char siu experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

CHINESE ROAST PORK (CHAR SIU)



Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu) image

Sweet, delicious roast pork. Recipe adapted from my chef's version at culinary school. If you follow all the steps, it's the best char siu you'll ever have. I am usually "lazy" and use the marinade on a pork roast, then glaze it at the end.

Provided by laurenlikesfood

Categories     Pork

Time P1DT35m

Yield 1 1/2 lbs., 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup minced peeled ginger
2 tablespoons minced peeled garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup chinese rice wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 lbs pork shoulder, cut with grain into (1 1/2-inch x 1 1/2-inch x 10-inch)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • First day preparation:
  • To make the marinade, combine the first 8 ingredients in a freshly-sanitized plastic container just large enough to hold the pork snug - or - in a Ziploc plastic bag. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for glaze. Add the pork, turn well to coat, and refrigerate at least 24 hours and not longer than 48 hours.
  • Second day preparation:
  • Preheat oven to 450°F Set a pan filled with 1" water on the bottom rack.
  • Combine the honey, 2 Tbs. soy, sesame oil, and 1/4 cup pork marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Set aside.
  • Place pork strips on broiler pan and put on rack above water pan. Roast 10 minutes.
  • Brush with 1/3 of the glaze, roast 10 minutes more, and then lower the heat to 350°F
  • Brush with half of remaining glaze and roast 10 minutes more.
  • Brush with remaining glaze and turn off oven. Remove from oven after 5 minutes and cool to room temperature on a rack (if using for Bao; otherwise, serve it up!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.2, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 107.4, Sodium 1177, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 24.4, Protein 28.6

ROAST PORK (CHAR SHU) CHINESE



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this recipoe came from my mother-in-laws highschool cookbook from Molokai. My whole family likes this one!

Provided by LizAnn

Categories     Chinese

Time 8h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 cup dark soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 -4 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
pork roast (any)

Steps:

  • Stir together sauce ingredients adding only 1 minced garlic clove.
  • place roast in crockpot.
  • slice remaining garlic cloves and tuck into roast Pour sauce over roast and cook 6-8 hrs.
  • turn roast over half way through cooking.
  • Serving suggestions; serve with rice and Ramen Salad or Coconut Carrot Salad.

CHINESE ROAST PORK (CHAR SIU)



Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu) image

Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 6h45m

Yield Enough for several meals serving 3 to 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds boneless lean pork (pork tenderloin, boned butt or shoulder, or boned fresh ham)
1 tablespoon brown bean sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 teaspoon sherry

Steps:

  • Cut pork into neat billets about 6 by 3 by 1 1/2 inches and place in bowl. Put brown bean sauce, garlic, stock, salt, sugar, soy sauce and tomato paste in small saucepan and warm, stirring until everything is well blended. Remove from heat and stir in five-spice powder and sherry. Pour sauce over pork; mix to coat all pieces, cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator for at least 6 hours, turning a few times.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a large shallow pan half full of hot water on the bottom of the oven (or on the lowest rack). Wipe top rack, which should be at least 7 inches above the water, with paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Turn pork once more in marinade to coat well and place pieces directly on the rack, leaving spaces between them but arranging them so that the drippings will fall into the water (the water will also provide moisture during cooking). Bake 20 minutes.
  • Lower heat to 350 degrees and bake 10 minutes more. (For sweeter pork, brush pieces lightly during the last 10 minutes with 2 tablespoons honey mixed with 2 tablespoons marinade.)
  • Remove pork pieces from oven; if it will not be used immediately as an ingredient in one of the following dishes, cool, wrap and refrigerate or freeze until needed. To use, cut into pieces to match the dish you have in mind; for example, dice pork if dish contains diced vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 517 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

HONEY ROASTED BBQ PORK (CHAR SIU) RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey Roasted BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, ground five spice, salt, garlic, fresh ginger, bean curd, bean curd liquid, hoisin sauce, honey, boneless pork shoulder, white rice, large bok choys

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine, also known as shaoxing
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons ground five spice
1 tablespoon salt
5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 piece fresh ginger, sliced 2 in (5 cm)
2 tablespoons bean curd
¼ cup bean curd liquid
¼ cup hoisin sauce
½ cup honey
2 lb boneless pork shoulder
1 cup white rice, cooked, for serving
2 large bok choys, steamed, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, Shaoxing, sesame oil, five spice, salt, garlic, ginger, bean curd, bean curd liquid, hoisin, and honey.
  • Place the pork into the marinate, turn to coat completely, and cover with cling wrap.
  • Marinate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack on top.
  • Transfer the pork shoulder from the marinade to the wire rack.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes until the edges are slightly charred.
  • Pour the marinade through a strainer into a medium pot.
  • Heat the marinade on medium heat until it reduces to ¼ of its original volume, about 10 minutes.
  • Glaze the pork with the reduced marinade every 15 minutes.
  • When the pork is done, slice and serve with white rice and bok choy.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or pork belly are great options for char siu, as they have a good amount of fat that will render and keep the meat moist during cooking.
  • Marinate the pork overnight: This will help the flavors penetrate the meat and make it more tender.
  • Use a combination of sweet and savory ingredients in the marinade: Some popular choices include honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder.
  • Roast the pork at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy outer layer and a tender interior.
  • Baste the pork with the marinade during cooking: This will help to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
  • Let the pork rest before slicing: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender.

Conclusion:

Roast pork char siu is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own, with rice, or as part of a noodle soup.

It is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, and it is also enjoyed in other parts of Asia.

With its crispy outer layer and tender interior, roast pork char siu is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.

So if you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pork, give roast pork char siu a try.

You won't be disappointed!

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