Cantonese-Style Char Siu Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Juicy pork shoulder marinated in a sweet and savory red char siu sauce, roasted to tender perfection with a caramelized exterior. This chinese-inspired pork ready in about 65 minutes pairs cut into 2-inch strips pork shoulder, hoisin sauce, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into 2-inch strips pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 cube, mashed red fermented tofu
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, 1 mashed cube of red fermented tofu, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil to create the marinade.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs of 2-inch pork shoulder strips to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange the marinated pork strips on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet lined with foil.
4. Step 4: Roast the pork for 25 minutes, then baste with remaining marinade and continue roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes until the edges are caramelized and pork is cooked through.
5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly and serving with steamed rice or vegetables.