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Char Siu Pork

Char Siu is a traditional Cantonese dish where pork is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then roasted until nicely caramelized. Typically red on the surface, this dish is both tender and flavorful. It is often used as a garnish for noodle or rice dishes, but can also be served sliced ​​as a main dish. The version below is gluten-free.

Preparation time 10 mins
Cooking time 45 mins
Total time 55 mins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 800 g pork loin or pork loin (boneless)
  • 2 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp of honey
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free hoisin sauce (otherwise mix BBQ lollipop, siracha and 5 spice)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine (or dry sherry)
  • 2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for color)
  • A few drops of red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Prepare the marinade:
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and ketchup. If you want to achieve the typical red color, add a few drops of red food coloring, although this is optional.
  3. 3
    Marinate the pork:
  4. 4
    Cut the pork into long, thick strips, about 5 to 6 cm wide. Place the pieces of meat in a plastic bag or airtight container and pour the marinade over them. Make sure all the meat is well coated. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  5. 5
    Preheat the oven:
  6. 6
    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  7. 7
    Baking:
  8. 8
    Place the pork pieces on a rack placed on a baking tray covered with aluminum foil (to catch the juices and make cleaning easier). Reserve the remaining marinade for later. Place in the oven and cook for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Glaze the pork:
  10. 10
    While the pork is cooking, heat the remaining marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). After 25 minutes of cooking, generously brush the pork with this thick sauce and turn it over. Continue to cook for another 15 to 20 minutes, basting with sauce every 5 minutes to achieve a nice caramelization.
  11. 11
    Finishing :
  12. 12
    Once the pork is nicely caramelized and tender, remove it from the oven. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  13. 13
    Service :
  14. 14
    Serve the Char Siu pork in thin slices, accompanied by white rice, sautéed vegetables or gluten-free noodles. You can also use it to top baos or spring rolls.
  15. 15
    Trick :
  16. 16
    For an even more authentic taste, you can grill the pork pieces on a barbecue over medium heat to obtain a nice charcoal caramelization.
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/porc-char-siu/