This Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe has all the great flavors of Chinese barbecued pork without having to go out. Once you get this pork recipe technique perfected, you can double the batch and keep some in the freezer.
It might seem a little complicated, but with the right equipment it’s worth the effort.
The best cut of pork for this recipe is the loin. You need to cut evenly sized strips of pork so they absorb the marinade and cook evenly. Get a cake rack that fits into a shallow sheet pan. You may need 2 cake racks put side by side for filling in the space of the sheet pan, and that’s o.k.
Line the sheet pan with foil so clean up is easy.
Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds pork loin
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
Directions
Whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese 5-spice powder, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and the ground cinnamon. Add the minced ginger and minced garlic.
Cut the pork loin into strips that are about 2 inches wide by 5 inches long. Toss the pork with the marinade mixture, then layer the strips of pork in a glass-baking dish or pan, cover it and refrigerate it for about 6 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Directions
Whisk together the sherry, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese 5-spice powder, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and the ground cinnamon. Add the minced ginger and minced garlic.
Cut the pork loin into strips that are about 2 inches wide by 5 inches long. Toss the pork with the marinade mixture, then layer the strips of pork in a glass-baking dish or pan, cover it and refrigerate it for about 6 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Drain the strips of pork loin and reserve the marinade. Line the sheet pan with foil. Lay the pork strips on the cake rack or racks and bake for 30 minutes.
Mix the honey with the reserved marinade and brush over the pork strips. Turn the meat over, brush the topside, and roast for another 15 minutes. Repeat this every 15 minutes for a total cooking time of 45 minutes. The pork strips should be golden brown and lightly crispy. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Serves 6 to 8
Food For Thought – Save the marinade for a sauce. Add some water and boil the mixture until it is reduced to a syrup. Serve the pork with steamed white rice and crispy wontons.
Good To Know – The pork freezes well, and if you have leftovers the next day, think about making a Chinese salad with the Chinese BBQ pork Recipe rather than chicken.