# Char Siu (Chinese Roasted Pork)

This recipe shows how to make Char Siu, also known as Chinese BBQ Pork, a delicious dish that can be enjoyed plain with rice or used in fried rice or stir-fries.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cube mashed red fermented bean curd
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp five spice
- 1 drop red food coloring or red yeast rice
- 1 lb pork shoulder or boneless country ribs
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water

## Instructions

1. Mash a cube of red fermented bean curd and add Shaoxing rice wine, sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, five spice, and red food coloring or red yeast rice.
2. Cut pork shoulder or boneless country ribs into 1 to 2 inch slices or strips.
3. Place pork slices in a bag with the marinade and massage to loosen the shoulder.
4. Marinate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
5. Place the marinated pork on a rack to roast and reserve the marinade.
6. Combine honey and water to eat with pork when it's done.
7. After the first roast, flip and brush on the marinade and add a little water to the pan to prevent burning.
8. Roast and repeat once again.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- bowl
- wooden spoon
- measuring cup
- plastic bag
- rack
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- basting brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@two.plaid.aprons/video/7224520539975519531
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d7738361-1dd2-4c31-9dc3-8952c22beb22
- Extracted: 2025-03-30

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