Cantonese Char Siu

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

scaled from 5 servings
  • 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)

  1. Whisk all ingredients except half the honey into a marinade and coat the pork strips.
  2. Marinate covered in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight, reserving the leftover marinade.
  3. Roast on a rack at 425F for 20 minutes, then flip.
  4. Simmer the reserved marinade with the remaining honey into a glaze.
  5. Brush the pork with glaze and roast 15 to 20 minutes more until caramelized at the edges and 145F inside.
  6. 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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