Cantonese Char Siu
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Chinese · 310 min · Pork · dairy-free, low-carb, high-protein
396 cal
32g protein
22g carbs
20g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb pork shoulder, cut into strips
- 1 1/4 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 1/4 tbsp honey
- 3/4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3/4 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 cloves, grated garlic
- 1/2 tbsp red fermented bean curd
- 3/4 tbsp sugar
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Whisk all ingredients except half the honey into a marinade and coat the pork strips.
- Marinate covered in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight, reserving the leftover marinade.
- Roast on a rack at 425F for 20 minutes, then flip.
- Simmer the reserved marinade with the remaining honey into a glaze.
- Brush the pork with glaze and roast 15 to 20 minutes more until caramelized at the edges and 145F inside.
- Rest 10 minutes, then slice; portion and refrigerate or freeze for later meals.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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