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Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe

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Chinese BBQ Pork is a flavorful dish featuring tender pork shoulder marinated in a savory blend of hoisin, soy, and oyster sauces with garlic and spices, baked to perfection with a sweet crust and optionally broiled for extra char. Served garnished with green onions, it pairs wonderfully with sticky rice for an authentic Asian meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 2 lb boneless pork shoulder or butt

Marinade

  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Topping

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pork: Cut the pork into 1 inch by 1 inch cubed pieces. Cubing the pork helps it cook faster and ensures the marinade penetrates evenly. Set aside the cubed pork.
  2. Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Marinate the meat: Add the cubed pork to the marinade and toss to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
  4. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large 9x13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  5. Arrange the meat on the baking sheet: Spread the marinated pork and sauce evenly on the prepared baking sheet, making sure the pieces lie in a single layer. Then sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the pork. The sugar will form a caramelized crust while baking.
  6. Bake the pork: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, ensuring it is safely cooked yet juicy.
  7. Add char if desired: For extra crispy, charred edges, switch the oven setting to broil after baking. Broil the pork on each side for 3-4 minutes (6-8 minutes total), watching closely to prevent burning.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot, ideally alongside sticky rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Marinating overnight intensifies the flavor and tenderness of the pork.
  • Using pork shoulder or butt ensures tender, juicy meat after cooking.
  • Broiling at the end adds a delicious caramelized char but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice for authenticity.
  • If you prefer less spice, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
  • For easier cleanup, use parchment paper instead of foil on the baking sheet.

Find it online: https://sweetworldcooks.com/chinese-bbq-pork-recipe/