Sweet Char Siu Pork Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 garlic head
- 2 star anise
- 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 700 grams boneless pork belly slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder in a bowl.
- Arrange the pork belly slices in a baking tray.
- Pour the marinade mixture into a bowl and cover it with a cling film.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer the pork belly to a clean baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the entire baking tray with aluminum foil.
- Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the aluminum foil and continue roasting for another 25 minutes.
- Let it rest for 3 minutes before cutting into thick slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Sweet Char Siu Pork Recipe
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving: | ||
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Calories | 691.66 kcal | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 62.56 g | 96.2% | |
Saturated Fat 22.66 g | 113.3% | |
Trans Fat 0.0 g | ||
Cholesterol 84.43 mg | 28.1% | |
Sodium 1048.01 mg | 43.7% | |
Total Carbohydrate 18.85 g | 6.3% | |
Dietary Fiber 0.81 g | 3.2% | |
Sugars 12.7 g | ||
Protein 13.2 g |
Vitamin A 0.4 % | Vitamin C 3.57 % | |
Calcium 3.82 % | Iron 7.79 % |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Wine Pairing
Sweet and tangy — that is what a delicious char siu pork recipe should taste like! Chinese-style barbequed pork — which you can serve for lunch and dinner that will excite your guests to the very last bite. You must satisfy your cravings by preparing this Asian-style pork bbq!
This crispy pork belly recipe has skin that is undeniably crispy, perfectly golden, with juicy meat. But, this recipe doesn’t need much prep work.
For the acid, you may use any type of citrus available in your area. It can be lemon, lime, mirin, and others. You may add some lemongrass and or a good squeeze of lemon juice to add a citrusy flavor too. The choice is up to you. You may also add some chili flakes to add a perfect kick to this char siu recipe.
The spice combinations you can add to this recipe are endless. You can add cardamom, marjoram, and many more. You can also infuse European flavors such as rosemary, oregano, and sage. Alternatively, you can grill the pork belly and create a lovely char.
Pork ribs are the best substitute meat to use to make a char siu recipe. They are perfect to grill for a barbecue party or a barbecue dinner for the family. Everyone loves that juicy meaty pork flavor.
This dish is best paired with some roasted potatoes or a bowl of good steamed jasmine rice for a perfect dining experience.
Savor this delicious char siu pork recipe with a good bottle of red wine! Check these wine out as pairings!
- Pinot Noir
- Grenache
- Gamay
- Carignan

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