Chinese Barbecue Sauce (For Pork)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Chinese Barbecue Sauce (For Pork) Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

10g

Fat

Chinese Barbecue Sauce is a popular sauce used in Chinese cooking, particularly for pork dishes like Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork). The sauce is made with a combination of soy sauce and sweet ingredients like brown sugar and catsup, balanced with the heat of fresh ginger and garlic. The result is a deliciously savory and sweet sauce that is perfect for marinating pork or using as a glaze. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can make this classic Chinese sauce at home and use it to add flavor to all of your favorite pork dishes.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, dry sherry, catsup, minced garlic and grated ginger.
2.	Mix well until sugar has completely dissolved.
3.	Use this sauce to marinate your pork before grilling or roasting.
4.	You can also use this sauce as a glaze on your pork during the last few minutes of cooking.

PROS

With the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this Chinese Barbecue Sauce is the perfect addition to your pork dishes.

Great for grilling or roasting pork, this sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce or glaze.

CONS

This sauce contains a fair amount of sodium due to the soy sauce content, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It may not be suitable for those with soy or gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sauce may not be the healthiest option due to its high sodium content, it does offer some benefits.
Soy sauce contains antioxidants and can improve heart health when consumed in moderation.

	1/3 cup soy sauce
	4 tablespoons brown sugar
	3 tablespoons dry sherry
	3 tablespoons catsup
	1 minced garlic clove
	1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger