# Char siu (from Joshua Weissman)

Video: [Simple Homemade Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads) by [Joshua Weissman](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWeissman).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.29 per serving, ~$9.88 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$12.71* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Chinese takeout plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 3 tablespoons (37 g) brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (3 g) chinese five spice
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) Shaoxing rice wine
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (38 g) Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) fermented red bean curd
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) fine sea salt
- 1/8 of a teaspoon red food dye
- 3 pounds (1300 g) boneless pork shoulder
- 3 tablespoons (44 ml) honey

## Steps

1. [1:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=66s) Combine brown sugar, five spice, Shaoxing rice wine, dark soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, fermented red bean curd, sesame oil, and salt in a bowl and mix.
2. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=88s) Add red food dye to the mixture and stir well.
3. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=126s) Cut the boneless pork shoulder into flat pieces about 2 inches thick.
4. [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=148s) Measure out 3 tablespoons of marinade and set it aside in a separate container.
5. [2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=155s) Place the pork in a baking dish, pour the remaining marinade over it, and massage it into the meat.
6. [2:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=162s) Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator overnight or up to two days.
7. [3:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=198s) Preheat the oven to 425°F (215°C).
8. [3:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=206s) Add honey to the reserved marinade and mix until homogeneous to create a glaze.
9. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=211s) Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
10. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=215s) Place the marinated pork pieces onto the wire rack.
11. [3:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=223s) Roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
12. [3:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=225s) Flip the pork and roast for another 20 minutes.
13. [4:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=253s) Continue roasting until an internal temperature of 158°F (70°C) is reached.
14. [4:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=255s) Brush the top side of the pork with the honey glaze, roast for 5 minutes, then flip and glaze the other side.
15. [4:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=263s) Roast for an additional 5 minutes until caramelized and sticky.
16. [4:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6GsSRmnads&t=270s) Remove from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes, and slice to serve.

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- baking dish
- plastic wrap
- oven
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- foil
- tongs
- basting brush

## What the video didn't say

- Exact holding time for the marinade
- Brand of red bean curd and rice wine

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