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Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

This Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork) is out of this world! Tender and juicy, with an smoky sweetness that pairs perfectly with the meat.  
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: Barbecue, BBQ, Char Siu, Chinese Pork, Pork
Servings: 8
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Smoker Pellet Grill
  • Outdoor Barbecue Grill

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin (or 2 pounds pork tenderloin tips)
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce we used Mr. Yoshidas
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4. cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder optional
  • a few drops red food coloring optional, it just gives it that Chinese BBQ pork look

Instructions

  • Place pork in a large Ziploc bag.
    Ziplock bag with trimmed pork tenderloin for Char Siu.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in medium-sized bowl and pour into Ziploc bag with the pork. Press out all the air from the bag, seal tightly, and refrigerate. Marinade 4+ hours or overnight (the longer the better).
    Bowl with marinade mix for Char Siu. Whisk on the side.
  • Remove pork from fridge about 20 minutes before cooking to allow pork to reach close to room temperature. Drain marinade choose cooking method below:
    Bag with pork and marinade for Char Siu.

To smoke the pork (preferred method):

  • Set smoker/pellet grill to "high smoke" (220-degrees F) and remove when internal temperature reaches 147-degrees F* (this should take appx. 1 hour. Remove from smoker and wrap in foil. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    Smoked Char Siu on a smoker.

To grill:

  • Grill over medium heat until internal temperature reaches between 147-160* (medium rare to medium). Remove when desired temperature is reached, wrap in foil.

To Oven Roast the Pork:

  • Preheat oven to 375-degrees. Roast for appx 1 hour or until internal temp reaches at least 147 degrees.

To serve:

  • Slice into 1/4" slices and serve immediately.
    Slicing smoked Char Siu ơn a cutting board.

Notes

  • If you want the pork a little more done, simmer it longer in the oven.
  • Just don’t let the internal temp get above 160 before removing it from the grill or baking pan or you will have dry pork and you will be sad.
  • Let the pork rest on a rack and baste with the leftover drippings from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg