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Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork) on top of a bed of white rice and side of sliced cucumbers. A fork is on the right and a towel on the left side.

Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork)

This char siu pork (Chinese BBQ pork) is a sweet, savory, and juicy dish made easily in the air fryer with a flavorful marinade and caramelized glaze.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Marinate Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 269kcal

Equipment

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Cut the pork shoulder or pork butt into 1.5-inch thick strips and about 6 inches long. Sprinkle salt evenly all over the pork.
    2 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry, sake, or a mixture of rice vinegar and water), honey, garlic, ginger, Chinese five spice powder, and optional red food coloring until well combined. Reserve about 3 tablespoon of the marinade for basting.
    ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine, 2.5 tablespoon honey, 3 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder, 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • Place the pork in a large bowl and pour the remaining marinade over it. Toss to coat evenly, then cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and lightly spray the basket with oil. Arrange the pork in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Air fry for 18-23 minutes, flipping and basting twice during cooking, about every 8-9 minutes.
    See recipe notes below for instructions on how to make this in the oven!
    Oil spray
  • Once done cooking, transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice into ½-inch thick pieces and serve with steamed white rice and your favorite veggies.

Notes

Oven method:
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (this helps the heat circulate and keeps the pork from sitting in juices). Lightly oil the rack to prevent sticking.
  • Roast for 25-30 mins total, flipping and basting twice during cooking, about every 11-12 mins.
  • Broil the char siu pork for 2-4 mins to get a slightly charred finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg