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Oven Roasted Char Siu Pork

This is one of the best recipes with Chinese five spice for the most tender, tasty, aromatic, and flavorful pork shoulder recipes. Char siu marinade creates the best sticky, sweet glaze. Absolutely tongue-hugging!
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Course: Dinner, Entree, lunch, Main Course, Marinade
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Keyword: char siu, chinese five spice, five spice powder, hoisin sauce, pork recipe, pork shoulder recipes, shaoxing wine
Prep Time: 1 hour
Marinate in Refrigerator: 12 hours
Total Time: 13 hours
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 356kcal

Equipment

  • 2 large deep pans for collecting drippings
  • foil
  • 1 wire rack for roasting the pork
  • 1 long basting brush
  • 1 long metal tongs for turning the pork
  • 1 oven mitts

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 3 tbsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
  • 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
    3 tbsp Chinese Five Spice Powder, 2 tbsp Brown Sugar, 2 tbsp Honey, 2 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine, 1 tbsp Hoisin Sauce, 1 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1 tbsp Garlic Powder, 1 tsp Salt
  • Coat the pork shoulder very well and massage the marinade ingredients into the pork for one minute.
    Cover and refrigerate overnight or at least eight hours.
    2-3 lbs pork shoulder
  • Heat oven 425 F.
    Put a big large pan of water on the bottom shelf.
  • Get another large pan and line it with foil (protects from the drippings) and put three inches of water.
  • Place your wire rack on top of that pan and place the pork on top.
    Keep the leftover marinade and put in a bowl. Add some additional two tablespoons of honey to the marinade.
    Place in oven.
  • After 15 minutes turn the oven heat down to 375 F.
    Open the oven door and quickly baste the pork shoulder and turn it. Close the oven door.
  • Then, after another 15 minutes, open the oven door and quickly baste the pork shoulder very well and turn it. Close the oven door.
  • Again, after another 15 minutes, open the oven door and quickly baste the pork shoulder very well and turn it. Close the oven door.
  • After 15 minutes check that the pork shoulder is glistening, slightly charred, sticky and glazed well. If you have thinner cuts the pork shoulder should be ready. If your pork shoulder cut is very thick, you can baste again and leave an additional 15 minutes.
    Be sure to baste very well, every 15 minutes.
    The pork is done when internal temp is 165 F.
  • Remove the pork from the oven and cover lightly with some foil. Let it rest for ten minutes.
    Serve immediately after resting and enjoy!

Notes

Notes:
  • Baste generously and every fifteen minutes. Turn the pork shoulder to get an even roast all around it.
  • Be sure a big pan of water is on the bottom shelf of the oven.
  • Be sure to elevate your pork shoulder on the wire rack, on top of a large pan to collect the drippings.
 
Nutritional values are estimates and will vary on brands chosen, amounts, ingredients used, and preparations. Please use your personal nutritional calculator for more exact amounts. RLF is not a certified nutritionist.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Oven Roasted Char Siu Pork
Amount per Serving
Calories
356
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
93
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
1499
mg
65
%
Potassium
 
675
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
32
g
11
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
24
g
27
%
Protein
 
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
 
31
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.