Easy Char Siu (Chinese BBQ pork, 叉烧)

Step 1

Put pork steaks in a resealable plastic bag. Add all the ingredients for the marinade.

Step 2

Squeeze out air then seal the bag. Rub around for an even coating. Store in the fridge for at least 6 hours (ideally overnight).

Step 3

Take the meat out of the bag right before roasting. Keep the marinade for later use.

Step 4

Preheat the oven at 425°F/220°C/Fan 200°C.

Step 5

If using a baking tray with a wire rack that fits inside, fill the tray with hot water (lower than the rack) and put the steak on the rack. Place the tray in the middle of the oven.

Step 6

Alternatively, place a large tray with hot water at the bottom of the oven. Then place the steak on the middle rack of the oven.

Step 7

Leave the meat to roast for 15 mins. Take out and flip it over. Brush some marinade then put back into the oven (Make sure there is always enough water in the tray).

Step 8

Cook for a further 10 mins. While waiting, mix 2 teaspoons of honey with 2 teaspoons of the marinade.

Step 9

Then increase the oven temperature to 460°F/240°C/Fan 220°C. Take out the meat. Brush with the honey mixture.

Step 10

Put back into the oven for 5 mins. Then brush the other side with the honey mixture. Roast for a final 3 mins.

Step 11

Leave the meat to rest for 5 mins then slice and serve it in your preferred way.

Step 12

You may also heat up the remaining marinade (remove the garlic & ginger) then serve it as a sauce, a soup base, or a noodle seasoning, etc.