Char Siu Pork
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Chinese

Char Siu Pork

Glossy Cantonese-style roasted pork with caramelized edges, a savory-sweet marinade, and a tender, juicy center. Serve it over rice, tucked into bao, or sliced alongside greens.

55 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Whisk the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 20 g of the honey, maltose, Shaoxing wine, garlic, sesame oil, five-spice powder, and white pepper in a bowl until smooth. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture for glazing.
2
Place the pork in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour over the remaining marinade. Turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
3
Heat the oven to 220°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, set a wire rack over it, and arrange the pork on the rack. Bring the reserved marinade to a full boil in a small saucepan and simmer for 2 minutes; do not use it uncooked.
Marinated pork strips arranged on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet AI-generated image
4
Roast the pork for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the surface is browned and the thickest part reaches at least 63°C.
5
Stir the remaining 20 g honey and the water into the boiled marinade. Brush the pork generously with this glaze, then roast for 8 to 12 minutes more, turning and brushing once, until deeply glossy and the center reaches 74°C for a tender, fully cooked result.
Glossy sliced char siu pork with caramelized edges AI-generated image
6
Transfer the pork to a board and rest for 10 minutes so the juices settle. Slice thinly across the grain and serve warm with rice, greens, or steamed buns.

Why this recipe works

A balanced marinade combines salty soy, fragrant five-spice, aromatic garlic, and sweet honey with maltose for the lacquered surface associated with classic char siu. Roasting the pork on a rack concentrates the glaze while keeping the center moist.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled pork in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze sliced pork for up to 2 months.

How to reheat it

Reheat covered in a 160°C oven with a splash of water for 10 to 12 minutes, or microwave gently until steaming hot. Avoid prolonged high heat, which can dry the pork.

Nutrition / serving

629kcal
53.69 gprotein
22.45 gcarbs
35.49 gfat
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Published 20 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026