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Char Siu Pork

10 servings
Chinese Baking

My Char Siu has gone through several iterations, admittedly, I would imagine it would make the purists turn in their graves, however The Faceless Family, especially little Faceless, find it absolutely delicious. Marinate for anywhere between 24 and 72 hours for best results.

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This is all about the prep, actual active time including preparation, is around 40 - 50 minutes depending on cut 6 Tbsp Shaoxing , 4Tbsp each of Light and Dark Soy Sauce , 3 Tbsp White Miso paste. 4 Tbsp Dark Brown sugar, 4 Tbsp Kecap Manis, 1 Tbsp Molasses and 100ml Honey The roasted for 30 minutes, continously basting with the reserved liquid which has been reduced down.

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Faceless Chef Faceless Chef Resident Chef
November 12, 2023
  • 40 min.
  • 25 + h.
  • 2/5
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Best served with:

Char Siu Fried Rice
Simple Boiled Rice

Directions:

1. Marinade the meat:

1.1.

Fillet the meat, or ensure your cut of meat, is divided into evenly sized pieces.

1.2. Place the meat into the large mixing bowl and add:

4 TBSP of brown sugar
4 TBSP of sweet soy sauce
1 TBSP of molasses
½ cup of honey
½ cup of Hoisin sauce
4 TBSP of light soy sauce
4 TBSP of dark soy sauce
6 TBSP of Shaoxing wine
1 TSP of Chinese five spice powder
1 TSP of red food colouring
2 TBSP of white miso paste

And thoroughly mix the meat with the ingredients.

1.3.

Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 – 72 hours (the longer the better).

2. Bake the meat:

2.1.

Prehat oven to 390°F.

2.2.

Place meat on the baking sheet with wire rack, that will be reserveing the marinade during baking.

2.3.

Place in the oven and slowly simmer the marinade while the meat starts to cook.

2.4.

Every 10 minutes, turn the meat while basting with the thickened marinade.

2.5.

Remove from oven when internal temp of the Pork reaches around 145°F (about 30 – 40 minutes depending on thickness). *

3. Resting, serving & storing:

3.1.

Let it rest for 30 minutes.

3.2.

Thinly slice, eating away!

3.3.

This can be served with absolutely anything. On its own, with rice, in fried rice (see my recipe) as part of a special curry, absolutely delicious with anything!

3.4.

Store and freeze for up to 3 months.

* Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the desired temperature, optionally slightly extend the cooking time as you wish. * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for pork and veal of 145°F.
Kitchen Guide

Pork and Veal (steaks, chops, roast)

The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 145°F.

Popular serving temperatures:

  • 120 – 130°F – Rare
  • 130 – 135°F – Medium Rare
  • 135 – 145°F – Medium (most popular, especially by chefs)
  • 145 – 155°F – Medium Well
  • 155°F and more – Well Done
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