Authentic Char Siu Recipe (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.33 cup honey
• 0.33 cup ketchup
• 0.33 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Chinese rice wine
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons red bean curd
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for the char siu marinade and pork.
2. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, fermented red bean curd, and five-spice powder. Heat over medium-low, stirring until well combined and slightly warm, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Cut each pork tenderloin lengthwise into strips that are 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick. Place these strips into a large, resealable plastic bag.
4. Pour the prepared marinade into the bag with the pork strips. Remove excess air, seal the bag, and turn to ensure the pork is fully coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
5. When ready to cook, preheat your charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
6. Take the pork strips out of the marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Reserve the remaining marinade for basting during grilling.
7. Arrange the hot coals into two separate piles on either side of the charcoal grate. Place a small container of water in the center of the grate. Position the pork strips in the center for indirect cooking.
8. Cook the pork over indirect heat, turning frequently and basting with the reserved marinade, until a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C), approximately 30 minutes or more.
9. Serve the char siu hot and enjoy this flavorful Chinese BBQ pork!

Nutrition

• Calories: 483 kcal
• Fat Content: 9 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 48 g
• Sodium Content: 2250 mg
• Protein Content: 44 g
• Cholesterol Content: 127 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 54 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g