Description
Sink your teeth into this sticky-sweet, savory Chinese BBQ Pork Char Siu—a takeout classic made easily at home. Roasted to perfection with a glossy glaze, it’s ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, and flavorful gatherings. Whether layered in bao buns, tossed in fried rice, or served with greens, this dish is bursting with restaurant-quality flavor. A must-try for fans of bold, easy recipes that double as comfort food and impressive dinner ideas. Perfect for anyone looking to spice up their meal planning with Asian-inspired favorites!
Ingredients
1.5 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix hoisin, soy sauces, honey, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, five spice powder, garlic, and red food coloring (if using).
2. Place pork in a zip-top bag or bowl and pour the marinade over. Coat well. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
4. Remove pork from marinade, reserving liquid. Place pork on rack and roast for 25 minutes.
5. Simmer reserved marinade in a saucepan until thickened.
6. Brush glaze over pork, roast for another 20 minutes, brushing every 5–7 minutes.
7. Let pork rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Letting the pork marinate overnight maximizes flavor and tenderness.
Use a rack when roasting to allow caramelization without steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven roasted
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chinese BBQ Pork, Char Siu, oven pork roast, Asian dinner ideas