Char Siu Cantonese Roast Pork

Total time9 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pork

2 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch-wide strips

For the marinade

3 tbsp hoisin sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp shaoxing rice wine
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp five-spice powder
½ tsp white pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp red food coloring (optional)

For the glaze

2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp water

Instructions

1
In a bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, Shaoxing rice wine, oyster sauce, sugar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, white pepper, garlic, and red food coloring (if using) until the sugar dissolves and the marinade is smooth.
2
Add the pork strips to a zip-top bag or shallow dish and pour in the marinade, turning to coat every surface. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

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