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Grilled Char Siu Pork

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
165 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Chinese
Grilled Char Siu Pork
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red bean curd
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 (1 pound) pork tenderloins
Instructions
1
Gather all the necessary ingredients beforehand.
2
Combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, red bean curd, and five-spice powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Allow the mixture to simmer gently until it is just combined and warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
3
In the meantime, slice each pork tenderloin lengthwise into 1.5- to 2-inch-thick strips. Place the pork strips in a large, resealable plastic bag.
4
Pour the marinade into the bag with the pork. Remove any air from the bag, seal it tightly, and turn the bag a few times to ensure the pork is evenly coated. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
5
When you're ready to cook, preheat a charcoal grill over medium-high heat and lightly brush the grate with oil.
6
Remove the pork from its marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Set aside the remaining marinade for later use.
7
Rearrange the hot coals on the grill into two equal piles, placing them on opposite sides of the charcoal grate. Add a small amount of water to the grate. Place the pork strips in the center of the grill for indirect cooking.
8
Cook the pork over indirect heat, turning it regularly and basting as desired, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), taking about 30 minutes or longer.
9
Serve the pork hot and enjoy!