Honey char siu is a traditional Chinese cooking dish with an attractive colour, aroma and tenderness, usually made from pork and served with a unique honey sauce.

It originated from the ancient Chinese barbecue culture, and after the innovation and improvement of the barbecue chefs in Guangdong, it gradually evolved into the food we know now.

The taste of honey barbecued pork can be said to be the perfect combination of deliciousness and art, salty and sweet, making people have an endless aftertaste.

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Ingredients:

• Pork: Choose a firm and lean cut of meat, such as pork loin or pork belly.
• honey
• soy sauce
• Wine
• Ground white pepper
• Minced ginger and garlic
• sugar
• salt
• Segments of green onions
• Light soy sauce
• Char siu sauce

Nutritive value:

Honey barbecued pork has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and nourishing blood, nourishing yin and moisturizing dryness, and is suitable for people with thin body, backache, insomnia, dry cough and less phlegm, and dry stool.

Pork is rich in protein and essential fatty acids, which help maintain normal body function.

Cooking Preparation:

1. Cut the pork into long pieces of appropriate size, and if you use pork belly, you can choose to cut the fatty and lean meat together to add layers of texture.
2. Marinated meat: Mix together the marinade (honey, soy sauce, cooking wine, white pepper, minced ginger and garlic, sugar and salt), then pour the meat cubes into the marinade and gently massage the seasoning with your hands to evenly penetrate the meat. It is best to marinate for 2-3 hours, so that the meat will be more tender and tasty.
3. Prepare the syrup: In a small saucepan, put the honey and some sugar in the pan and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely melted. This is to make a honey sauce that will add sweetness and shine to the char siu.
4. Grilled meat cubes: Place the marinated meat pieces evenly in a baking tray lined with tin foil beforehand. Then, use a brush to spread the prepared honey over the pieces of meat, making sure that each piece is wrapped in honey.
5. Put the meat pieces into the preheated oven, top and bottom heat 190~200°C, and bake for about 35 minutes. Take out and turn over halfway, brush the barbecue juice 2~3 times to make it colored, and finally take it out when there are 5 minutes left, brush with honey.

Palate and flavor:

Honey-glazed barbecued pork is characterized by its tender and juicy meat, crispy appearance, sweet flavor and crispy texture, and every bite seems to dance on the tip of the tongue, bringing people endless enjoyment.

Suitable for:

It is suitable for people with thin body, backache, insomnia, dry cough and less phlegm, and dry stool.

Eating scene:

Honey-glazed barbecued pork is a great dish for family dinners, gatherings of friends, and can also be served as an accompaniment to alcohol.

In casual moments, sharing this unique dish with family or friends will satisfy your taste buds and strengthen your bond with each other.