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Cantonese Char Siu Pork

Barbecued pork shoulder lacquered with a glossy maltose and five-spice glaze.

Cantonese Char Siu Pork

Total

1h 45m

Prep

30 min

Cook

1h 15m

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 500 g pork shoulder
  • 3 tbsp maltose
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 3 cloves garlic

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk maltose, hoisin, soy sauce, five-spice, rice wine, and garlic into a marinade.

  2. 2

    Coat pork shoulder and marinate at least 30 minutes (or overnight).

  3. 3

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roast pork on a rack for 45 minutes, flipping halfway.

  4. 4

    Brush with honey and glaze under broiler 5 minutes per side until charred and glossy.

  5. 5

    Rest 10 minutes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

640

32% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate28 g
Fat38 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar22 g
Sodium980 mg

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