First Char Siu for me

[SmokyMose]

I'd seen Char Siu mentioned a few times here and decided to try it. A big thanks to Chef JJ for a recipe and tips.

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• SmokyMose
• Jul 4, 2017

1/2 C low sodium Soy Sauce (JJ recommends Kikkoman Green)
1/2 C Brown Sugar
1/2 C Shaoxing wine or Mirin (I used Mirin)
1/2 C Hoisin sauce (JJ recommends Koon Chun)
1/8 Tsp 5 Spice Powder
1 T grated fresh Ginger (I couldn't find Ginger root so I went with ground)
1 Tsp minced fresh Garlic
1 Tsp Sesame Oil
1 T red food coloring (optional. I didn't use it)

Enough marinade for up to 8#. My batch was a little over 6#.
I let it soak for two days, turning every few hours.

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I put three good pieces over charcoal with a piece of Hickory and it was done in about an hour.

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Very tender and the fat crisped up nicely!

YUM!

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The remainder of the batch was vac-sealed for three more good meals. A couple of members suggested I cook it all before sealing, but "The Boss" overruled. She said as long as there was no liquid marinade frozen it would be fine. Yes Dear....
Since they're already vac-sealed ready to go, we're looking at a future Sous Vide and sear [emoji]128523[/emoji]

Thanks for looking and I hope ChefJJ doesn't mind my recipe sharing.

I love this site!

Dan

 

[b-one]

Tasty looking pork! I may have to try this sometime minus the five spice.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Looks Great and re-post anything you try. What are the sides?...JJ

B-one, I leave out the 5 spice too as my wife does not like the flavor. At first l missed it a little but the meat comes out great without it...

 

[b-one]

Looks Great and re-post anything you try. What are the sides?...JJ

B-one, I leave out the 5 spice too as my wife does not like the flavor. At first l missed it a little but the meat comes out great without it...

Thanks,I think I remember you giving that advice before hence my plan.Thumbs Up

 

[SmokyMose]

Looks Great and re-post anything you try. What are the sides?...JJ

B-one, I leave out the 5 spice too as my wife does not like the flavor. At first l missed it a little but the meat comes out great without it...

I didn't think you'd mind!
The sides are Phad Thai and cheese stuffed dumplings. Just off the shelf stuff from the grocery, mainly for the plate shot :icon_rolleyes:
So tasteless we had to use pepper flakes to give at least a little flavor.
Next time I'll make my own.....