CHAR SIU PORK

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Garlicky and savory-sweet, this roasted pork is a mainstay of Cantonese barbecue shops and dim sum houses.

Provided by Andrea Nguyen

Categories     Dinner     Sauce     Pork     Roast

Yield makes about 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, well trimmed (2 pounds after trimming)
Marinade
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
4 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
3 tablespoons light (regular) soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dark (black) soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Quarter the pork lengthwise into strips about 6 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. If there are odd-size pieces, they should be of the same thickness.
  • To make the marinade, in a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, sugar, five-spice powder, hoisin sauce, honey, rice wine, light and dark soy sauces, and sesame oil. Set aside 1/3 of the marinade, cover, and refrigerate to later baste the meat. Add the pork to the remainder and use a spatula or tongs to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours, or even overnight, turning the pork 2 or 3 times.
  • Remove the pork and reserved marinade from the refrigerator 45 minutes before cooking. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 475°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a flat roasting rack on the baking sheet. Put the pork on the rack, spacing the pieces 1 inch apart to promote heat circulation. Discard the used marinade, wash and dry the bowl, and put the reserved marinade in it.
  • Roast, basting with the marinade every 10 minutes, for 30 to 35 minutes. To baste, use tongs to pick up each piece and roll it in the marinade before returning it to the rack, turning the pork over each time. The pork is done when it looks glazed, is slightly charred, and, most important, registers about 145°F on an instant-read meat thermometer. Remove from the oven.
  • Let the meat rest for 10 minutes to finish cooking and seal in the juices before using. Or, let it cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.

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