Char Siu Pork Shoulder

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 4 count garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
• 3 lb pork shoulder, boneless
• 1.5 tsp salt
• ¾ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat pork shoulder dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Whisk hoisin, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl until smooth.

3. 3

   Season pork generously all over with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

5. 5

   Sear pork on all sides until dark brown, about 3 minutes per side (12 minutes total).

6. 6

   Transfer pork to a roasting pan. Brush the glaze evenly over all surfaces.

7. 7

   Roast uncovered for 45 minutes, basting with pan drippings every 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Brush remaining glaze over pork. Roast another 15 minutes until caramelized and glossy.

9. 9

   Let pork rest 10 minutes. Check internal temp reaches 160°F with a meat thermometer.

10. 10

    Slice against the grain into 0.5-inch-thick pieces. Serve hot with pan sauce drizzled over.

Tools you’ll need

• 12-inch cast iron or stainless steel skillet
• roasting pan
• meat thermometer
• basting brush
• small mixing bowl
• paper towels
• cutting board
• sharp knife

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