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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic cantonese and dim sum recipe for Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork), prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 2 to 2.5 lbs pork shoulder ((or pork loin) (*Footnote 1))
- • 1/4 cup soy sauce
- • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
- • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- • 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- • 1/4 cup sugar
- • 2 tablespoons molasses
- • 2 teaspoon garlic (grated)
- • 1 teaspoon five spice powder
- • 3/4 teaspoon salt
- • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring ((Optional) (*Footnote 2))
- • 2 tablespoons maltose ((or honey) (*Footnote 3))
Preparation Steps
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Phase 1
Prepare the pork: Cut the pork along the grain into long strips about 2 to 3” (5 to 7.5 cm) wide and 1 to 1 1/4” (2.5 to 3 cm) thick. (*Footnote 4)