🍽️ Char Siu Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 1 hour
🕒 Cook Time: 45 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
📝 Description: The secret to achieving succulent Char Siu lies in roasting the pork over a pan of water. This technique generates steam as the water heats up, enveloping the meat and ensuring it stays juicy throughout the cooking process. Not only does this method prevent the pork from drying out, but it also helps to moderate the oven temperature, resulting in perfectly tender and flavorful Char Siu.
🍽️ Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔎 Keywords: Pork, Meat, Chinese, Asian, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Roast, Oven, < 4 Hours
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds pork, cut into long strips (about 2 inches wide)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
🔪 Instructions:
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Prepare the Pork: Begin by cutting the pork into long strips, approximately 2 inches wide.
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Score the Meat: To enhance the absorption of the marinade, score each strip of meat with 3 or 4 shallow diagonal cuts.
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Marinade Creation: In a mixing bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, oil, and salt. Add the pork strips to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to infuse into the meat.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) in preparation for roasting.
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Prepare the Honey Marinade: Remove the marinated pork from the refrigerator. Reserve the marinade and mix it with the honey.
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Assemble and Roast: Place the marinated pork strips on a wire rack set in a baking pan. Pour water into the pan, filling it just below the level of the rack. This water will create steam during cooking, ensuring the pork remains moist.
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Initial Roasting: Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing it to cook evenly.
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Flip and Glaze: After 20 minutes, carefully turn the pork strips over. Brush them generously with the honey marinade mixture.
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Final Roasting: Return the pork to the oven and continue roasting for another 20 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and no longer pink in the thickest part.
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the Char Siu from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, slice it into desired portions and serve hot or cold.
This mouthwatering Char Siu recipe yields tender and flavorful pork with a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a quick weeknight meal or a special gathering with loved ones. Enjoy! 🍖🥢
