Linda’s Char Siu Pork

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 14
Linda's Char Siu Pork, a deliciously savoury barbecued dish
in Pork

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

3h 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs pork tenderloin
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger , grated
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine ( Mirin )
2 spring onions , chopped finely
3 tablespoons brown sugar , packed
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy bean paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
383
Sugar
29g
Fat
11g
Char Siu Pork is a quintessential Chinese dish that has become a favourite internationally. It is a flavoured barbecued dish that is usually made with pork. The name 'Char Siu' literally means 'fork roasted' in Cantonese, and it is traditionally made by roasting marinated pork skewered with long forks over an open flame. The marinade for this dish is usually made with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and spices. These flavourful ingredients, when combined with the juicy and tender pork, create the perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavour that is irresistible and can be enjoyed in several ways.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a small bowl, mix the grated ginger, chopped garlic, light soy sauce, rice wine, chopped spring onions, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, soy bean paste, vegetable oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3.Pour the mixture over the pork in a large ziplock bag, seal, and marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
4.Place the pork in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
5.Allow the pork to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

One of the most popular dishes in Chinese cuisine, Char Siu Pork is flavourful, juicy and tender.

It is a versatile dish and can be served alongside rice, noodles, or as a sandwich filling.

This recipe offers a great alternative to store-bought versions of Char Siu, and you can control the ingredients and the cooking method to suit your taste.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium due to the use of sauces, which can be a concern for people watching their salt intake.

It requires several hours of marinating and baking, which can make it time-consuming to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein content as is pork tenderloin. Pork tenderloin is also low in fat, unlike other cuts of pork.
The ginger in this recipe has anti-inflammatory properties, and garlic is known to have many health benefits such as boosting immunity and reducing blood pressure.

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