Char siu

Method

1. 1 Slice the pork shoulder into strips about 5 cm wide, and lightly score both sides to allow the marinade to penetrate.
2. 2 Mix sweet black bean paste, soy sauce, sugar, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder, and minced garlic to make a marinade.
3. 3 Marinate the meat in the sauce, refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, turning it over once.
4. 4 Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes, flip and brush with more sauce.
5. 5 Bake for another 15 minutes, brush with the final sauce to give the meat a glossy red color, then let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

With an appliance

• Charcoal grill 52 min

  Replace steps 4-5: Place the meat strips on a charcoal grill with a distance of 18 cm from the charcoal, grill for 12 minutes on each side, and brush with sauce when turning; the char siu will have a smoky aroma, with a slightly browned surface, but you need to watch out for burnt sugar.