Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)
Chinese char sui pork is easy to make at home on your grill with pork tenderloin and a rich and sticky Cantonese marinade that also acts as a glaze.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, red bean curd, and five-spice powder together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until just combined and slightly warm, 2 to 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, slice each pork tenderloin lengthwise into 1 ยฝ- to 2-inch-thick strips. Place pork strips in a large, resealable plastic bag.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour marinade into the bag with the pork. Squeeze air from the bag, seal, and turn the bag a few times until pork is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'When ready to cook, preheat a charcoal grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove pork from marinade and shake to remove excess liquid. Set aside the remaining marinade for basting.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Rake the hot coals into two equal piles on opposite sides of the charcoal grate. Add a small container of water to the grate. Place pork strips in the center of the grate for indirect cooking.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Cook pork over indirect heat, turning regularly and basting as desired, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 30 minutes or longer.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Serve hot and enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (4 servings total)