Chinese Barbecue Pork (Char Siu) Recipe | America's Test Kitchen

Chinese Barbecue Pork (Char Siu) Recipe | America's Test Kitchen

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Char siu is the ultimate barbecued pork, but it can be a project. Our version of char siu can be prepared at home with ease, and it sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds boneless pork butt
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar
  • ¾ cup hoisin sauce
  • ½ cup Shaoxing wine
  • ¼ cup grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon pink curing salt #1
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (if filling Char Siu Bolo Bao)

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