Char Siu Cantonese Honey Roasted Pork

Name: Char Siu Cantonese Honey Roasted Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1200 g boneless pork shoulder; 4 tbsp hoisin sauce; 3 tbsp light soy sauce; 7 tbsp honey (4 tbsp for marinade, 3 tbsp for glaze); 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine (or dry sherry); 1 tsp five-spice powder; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cm fresh ginger, grated; 0.5 tsp red food coloring (optional); 2 tbsp water (for glaze)

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 20m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Char Siu, or Cantonese honey roasted pork, is an iconic and incredibly popular dish in Chinese cuisine. This succulent, sweet and savory pork gets its distinctive reddish hue from the marinade and roasting process. It's a perfect choice with rice, noodles, or even on its own as a delicious appetizer. Prepare this classic at home and bring the flavors of China to your kitchen!

Steps

Prepare Marinade

Cut the pork shoulder into 2-3 thicker, elongated pieces. In a large bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 4 tbsp honey, Shaoxing rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red food coloring. Add the pork pieces, ensuring they are fully coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but ideally 12-24 hours.

Roast and Glaze

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C for fan-assisted). Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on the rack, reserving the leftover marinade. Roast the pork for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the remaining 3 tbsp honey with 2 tbsp water to create the glaze. After 20 minutes, brush the pork generously with the honey glaze, then flip and glaze the other side. Continue roasting for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 63°C and it has a beautiful caramelized crust.

Rest and Serve

Remove the roasted pork from the oven and loosely tent it with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This helps the meat remain juicy. Slice thinly and serve immediately, for example, with rice, steamed vegetables, or noodles.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 150g
Calories	280 kcal	420 kcal
Protein	25g	37.5g
Fat	15g	22.5g
Carbohydrate	10g	15g
Fiber	0.5g	0.75g
Sugar	8g	12g

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Char Siu Cantonese Honey Roasted Pork

Difficulty

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Marinade

Roast and Glaze

Rest and Serve

Extra Tips

► For the best results, marinate the pork for at least 12 hours, or even up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.

► The honey glaze can burn easily during roasting, so pay attention to the temperature and baste frequently.

► Serve with freshly cooked rice and steamed vegetables, or thinly sliced in noodle salads.

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