Honey-Glazed Char Siu Pork

Tender pork cubes coated in a glossy, sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes perfectly during cooking, creating a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 30 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g), cut into 1-inch cubes Pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice wine
• 2 cloves Minced garlic
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Five-spice powder
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp five-spice powder; mix until sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb pork shoulder cubes and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to create a slurry.
4. Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
5. Step 5: Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the pork evenly, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the pork is cooked through and the sauce is glossy and sticky.