Char Siu Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Char Siu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork loin; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 1/2 cup rice wine xao hsing; 2 teaspoons five spice powder; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced; 2 garlic cloves put through press or minced; 1 Thai chili chopped; 3 tablespoons green onion chopped

Servings: persons

2 pounds pork loin
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup rice wine xao hsing
2 teaspoons five spice powder
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
2 garlic cloves put through press or minced
1 Thai chili chopped
3 tablespoons green onion chopped

1
Whisk together above sauce ingredients in a pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes, being careful not to boil as this can give it a burnt taste.
2
Taste and adjust the spices, salt, and sweetness to your liking.
3
Strain liquid and set aside.
4
Heat enough water water in a pot to cover pork and bring to a boil. To kick up the flavoring, add a few extra tablespoons of soy sauce and Xao Hsing wine, plus the peels from the ginger and garlic to the water.
5
Add pork and parboil for 5 minutes. This will remove any surface blood and juices that cloud the sauce.
6
Remove pork and pat dry with a paper towel.
7
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8
Place pork on a roasting rack and baste liberally with sauce.
9
Roast in oven, basting frequently until interior temperature registers 145 degrees, approximately 45 minutes.
10
Remove and allow roast to rest 5-10 minutes.
11
Slice thinly, drizzle with more sauce, and serve over rice with stir fried bok choy or similar greens. Can also be served cold.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds pork loin, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Char Siu falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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