Smoked Char Siu Pork Shoulder Steaks Recipe

Name: Smoked Char Siu Pork Shoulder Steaks Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: :; 2/3 cup hoisin sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup dry sherry; 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; :; 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 boneless pork butt, about 7 pounds, cut into steaks about 2-inches thick; 2 to 3 fist sized chunks of light smoking wood, such as cherry or apple

Servings: persons

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2/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
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2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 boneless pork butt, about 7 pounds, cut into steaks about 2-inches thick
2 to 3 fist sized chunks of light smoking wood, such as cherry or apple

1
Whisk together hoisin, honey, soy sauce, sherry, and 2 teaspoons of Chinese five spice powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2
Mix together 2 tablespoons Chinese five spice powder, brown sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
3
Coat shoulder steaks all over with rub. Place shoulder steaks all in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in char siu sauce, seal, and toss to thoroughly coat pork. Place in refrigerator and marinate overnight.
4
Fire up
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to 225u00b0F, adding chunks of smoking wood when at temperature. When the wood is ignited and producing smoke, place pork in smoker or grill, reserving marinade, and smoke for 5 1/2 hours.
7
While pork is smoking, pour reserved char siu marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened and reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
8
Brush pork with reduced sauce and continue to smoke for 30 minutes more. Remove pork from smoker and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

222

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: :, 2/3 cup hoisin sauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Smoked Char Siu Pork Shoulder Steaks Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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