Oven-Roasted Cantonese Char Siu Pork Shoulder

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

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Tender pork shoulder marinated in a sweet and savory Cantonese barbecue sauce, oven-roasted and basted to achieve a caramelized, flavorful crust. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, hoisin sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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. 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: 50 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds pork shoulder
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional), 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil to create the marinade.
Step 2: Cut 1.5 pounds pork shoulder into 1-inch thick strips and toss them thoroughly in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Step 4: Arrange the marinated pork strips on the rack and roast for 30 minutes.
Step 5: Remove from oven, baste the pork with remaining marinade, then return to oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes until edges are caramelized and pork is cooked through.
Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with steamed rice or noodles.