Bear's Char Siu Pork

Experience the bold flavors of "Bear's Char Siu Pork," a tantalizing take on the classic Chinese barbecue pork recipe. Juicy strips of boneless pork shoulder are marinated to perfection in a rich blend of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and Chinese five-spice powder, then roasted until caramelized and irresistibly glossy. The optional touch of red food coloring ensures an authentic, restaurant-style appearance, while a double basting with the thickened marinade locks in layers of sweet and savory goodness. Ideal for serving with steamed rice, noodles, or pillowy bao buns, this dish transforms your kitchen into a Cantonese barbecue haven. Whether it's a family dinner or a special occasion, this easy yet flavorful recipe guarantees a crowd-pleasing feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless, sliced into long strips, about 2 inches thick)
• 3 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring (optional, for the iconic red hue)
• 2 tablespoons Rice wine (Shaoxing wine or dry sherry)
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, minced garlic, rice wine, oyster sauce, and red food coloring (if using). Whisk until smooth to form the marinade.

Step 2

Add the pork strips to the bowl and coat them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Place a wire rack over the baking sheet to elevate the pork.

Step 4

Remove the pork from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting.

Step 5

Arrange the pork strips on the wire rack in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching each other.

Step 6

Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the pork for 20 minutes.

Step 7

While the pork roasts, transfer the reserved marinade to a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and cook out any raw pork juices.

Step 8

After 20 minutes of roasting, remove the pork from the oven. Brush the pork generously with the thickened marinade on all sides.

Step 9

Return the pork to the oven and roast for another 10 minutes. Then, repeat the basting process one more time.

Step 10

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C) and roast for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the pork develops a glossy, caramelized glaze and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

Step 11

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into thin pieces.

Step 12

Serve warm with steamed rice, noodles, or bao buns. Enjoy Bear's Char Siu Pork!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1111.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2461.3

Total Fat 162.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 563.4mg	0%
Sodium 2138.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 101.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 85.4g
Protein 147.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 118.8mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2292.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 24.0%

Carbs: 16.5%