Char Siu-Inspired Glazed Pork Shoulder Roast

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Slow-roasted pork shoulder coated in a sweet and savory glaze reminiscent of Chinese char siu, with a caramelized crust and juicy interior. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs 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 520 calories and feeds 6, 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 150 min Serves 6 Chinese cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp rice wine, and optional 1/2 tsp red food coloring. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder in a large zip-top bag and pour marinade over it, massaging to coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove pork from marinade, reserving the marinade. Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan.
  4. Step 4: Roast pork for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with reserved marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 190°F and the outside is caramelized.
  5. Step 5: Let the pork rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with steamed rice and sautéed greens.

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