Weeknight Pork Char Siu

Cut: Shoulder
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder or other chops of your choice
  • ¾ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ tbsp five spice powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp beet root powder optional
  • Cooking spray or oil as needed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, five spice powder, garlic powder, and beet root powder if using. Reserve about ¼ cup of the marinade for basting. Add the pork and coat well. If you have time, marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Preheat your air fryer or oven to 425°F. Place the pork on a rack or parchment-lined tray.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway, and baste the pork generously with the reserved marinade.
  • When the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, remove from the air fryer or oven. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice thinly and serve with rice, veggies, and enjoy.

Notes

  • Oven and air fryer temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on the pork as it cooks.
  • If the outside looks charred enough but the inside hasn’t reached 145°F yet, loosely cover the pork with foil and continue cooking until done.
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