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Char Siu (BBQ Pork)

Sweet barbequed pork thinly sliced and dipped in spicy mustard and sesame seeds OR diced and cooked with rice, noodle dishes, or stir-fries.
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Author: Deena McCallum

Ingredients

  • 2 Pork tenderloins
  • MARINADE:
  • 1/2 c. soy sauce
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. red food coloring
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. MSG
  • 1 tsp. Chinese Five Spice
  • Hot mustard for dipping
  • Sesame seeds for dipping

Instructions

  • MARINADE: In a shallow dish combine soy sauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, food coloring, salt, MSG, and Chinese Five Spice.
  • Marinade pork tenderloins for at least one hour, preferably overnight, turning occaisionally.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place marinated tenderloins on a cookie sheet lined with foil (for easier clean up) and bake uncovered for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and cover with foil, let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Slice and serve with hot mustard and sesame seeds for dipping.