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Char siu pork roast

Recipe Information

Description:
Char siu pork roast is a delicious Chinese recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 2 hours of prep time and about 8 hours, 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 10 hours, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 2 Hours
Cook Time 8 Hours, 30 Minutes
Total Time 10 Hours, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pork
Category Meat
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Chinese; Asian
Cook Method Slow Cooker
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger

  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

  • 1 (2-pound) boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed

  • 1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

  • Mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and five-spice powder with a whisk. Transfer to a plastic zip-top bag and add the pork. Refrigerate and marinate overnight or for at least 2 hours.

  • Add the pork and marinade to an electric slow cooker. Allow to cook for 8 hours on low heat while covered.

  • Remove the pork from slow cooker. Add the broth to the marinade remaining in slow cooker. Cook on low heat, covered, until the sauce thickens (about 30 minutes).

  • Using two forks, shred the pork into thin strips; serve with sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 227 cal

  • Total fat: 10g

  • Saturated fat: 3g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 4g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 73mg

  • Sodium: 561mg

  • Carbohydrate: 13g

  • Fiber: <1g

  • Protein: 22g