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Char Siu (Hong Kong-Style Honey Roasted Pork)

Recipe from Seema Pankhania, from their Instagram reelWritten down by ReelsMeals from the caption and voiceover. Added 22 October 2026.

30 minutes to prep, 1 hour 30 minutes to cook. Char Siu is a classic Hong Kong‑style honey‑roasted pork that balances sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. The pork is marinated in a rich blend of soy, hoisin, and five‑spice, then finished with a glossy maltose glaze, and served with fluffy jasmine rice and stir‑fried Chinese broccoli.

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Char Siu (Hong Kong-Style Honey Roasted Pork) by Seema Pankhania, a frame from the Instagram video

Method

Marinade

  1. Combine brown sugar, fermented bean curd, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, five‑spice powder, white pepper, and optional red food colouring; whisk until smooth.

  1. Coat the pork shoulder with the marinade, cover, and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F). Place the marinated pork on a rack over a tray and roast for about 60 minutes.

Honey baste

  1. Mix maltose, MSG, and water until the maltose dissolves.

  1. During the last 15 minutes of roasting, brush the pork with the honey baste every 5 minutes, allowing it to caramelize and develop a glossy, charred surface.

  2. Remove the pork, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with jasmine rice and a side of gai lan or Chinese cabbage.

Tips while you cook

Rest before slicing
Let the roasted pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Baste at regular intervals
Brush the honey baste every 5 minutes during the final 15 minutes of roasting.
Marinate adequately
Marinate the pork for at least 2 hours, or overnight, for best flavor development.
Preheat oven fully
Preheat the oven to 180 °C before placing the pork inside.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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