Chinese BBQ Pork (Cha Siu / 叉燒)

1. Place pork in a non-metal container. In a medium-sized bowl combine all ingredients for the marinade (everything except the last honey line) and mix well to make sure that everything is incorporated. Pour mixture over pork and coat all pieces. Cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator to marinate at least 5 hours, or overnight preferably, turning the meat halfway through the marinating process.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour some hot water in a loaf pan or other baking dish and place it in the oven. Remove meat from the marinade (reserve the marinade for basting) and place the pieces of pork on a aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes.

3. At the end of the 30 minutes, baste pork with the reserved marinade. Roast for another 20-30 minutes or until your meat thermometer registers 160°F. Brush pork with additional honey and return it to the oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow pork to rest for 10 minutes and then slice it against the grain (perpendicular to the meat fibers).

Notes: Choosing pork with more fat and slicing against the grain makes a world of a difference. You’ll end up with cha siu that is much more juicy and tender!

Adapted from Jinkzz’s Kitchen.