Char Siu Pork Shoulder
Sticky-sweet Cantonese-style roasted pork with a caramelized glaze and charred edges. Tender, glossy, and perfect over rice or with steamed buns.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 548
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Whisk hoisin, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until smooth.
Step 3
Season pork generously all over with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 5
Sear pork on all sides until dark brown, about 3 minutes per side (12 minutes total).
Step 6
Transfer pork to a roasting pan. Brush the glaze evenly over all surfaces.
Step 7
Roast uncovered for 45 minutes, basting with pan drippings every 15 minutes.
Step 8
Brush remaining glaze over pork. Roast another 15 minutes until caramelized and glossy.
Step 9
Let pork rest 10 minutes. Check internal temp reaches 160°F with a meat thermometer.
Step 10
Slice against the grain into 0.5-inch-thick pieces. Serve hot with pan sauce drizzled over.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
- roasting pan
- meat thermometer
- basting brush
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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