Char Siu – Chinese BBQ Pork
Indulge in the tantalising flavours of Char Siu Pork, a classic Cantonese dish featuring tender, succulent marinated pork cooked in one pan for easy clean up. Featuring a caramelised glaze, this dish delivers a harmonious balance of sweet, savoury, and smoky notes. Enjoy it on its own, with steamed buns, or over rice, and experience the rich heritage of Chinese cuisine with this easy-to-make, iconic recipe.
Recipe Benefits: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, No Added MSG, Peanut Free, No Artificial Colouring or Additives.
Ingredients
Pork neck (scotch fillet) 800g, sliced 2-3cm thickness lengthways
2 Tbsp Vegetable oil for cooking
Marinade Ingredients:
3 Tbsp Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Light Soy Sauce
3 Tbsp Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Premium Oyster Sauce
¼ cup ~ 4 tbsp Mrs Tran’s Kitchen Hoisin Sauce
2 Tbsp Brown sugar
1 Tbsp Sweet paprika powder
1 Tsp Chinese five spice powder
1 Pinch of pepper
Optional Garnish: Chopped spring onions, sesame seeds, fried shallot, coriander, pickled veggies.
Cooking Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well, until sugar is dissolved.
- Place pork slices in a shallow dish or resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all slices are coated. Let it marinate for at least 20 mins or preferably overnight.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add oil then add the marinated pork slices in a single layer. Cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and caramelised. Add a bit of water or chicken stock to deglaze the pan if necessary.
- Remove the cooked pork from the pan, rest for a few minutes before slicing and transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with sliced spring onions, coriander, fried shallots or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with rice or veggies.
Variations:
- Substitute pork for chicken, duck, beef or tofu.