Meat Recipes - Chinese Barbecued Pork (Cha Siu)

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Chinese Oven Barbecued Pork (Cha Siu)

1 lb lean pork butt

1/4 teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

1 1/4 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons thin soy sauce

1 teaspoon roasting salt

1 1/2 teaspoons oyster sauce

1 1/2 teaspoons hoisin sauce

2 teaspoons white wine

1 tablespoon honey

1 cup water (for roasting)

Method

Cut meat into pieces approximately 5" x 2"x 1". Sprinkle meat with each of the remaining ingredients, except water, mix well, and marinate over night (or for at least 5 hours) in the refrigerator.

Pre-heat oven to 375° F.

In a roasting pan add 1 cup water. Place rack on top. Place pork on rack and roast for 1/2 hour on each side. Total cooking time 1 hour. Baste 3 or 4 times. Do not cover.

NOTE: Barbecued pork can be frozen for 3 months or refrigerated for 1 week.

Contributor: pat ciesla

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