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Takeaway-Style Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu)
Recipe by Ziang's Food Workshop
A home‑cooked version of the classic takeaway Chinese roast pork (char siu). The pork is simmered in a fragrant sweet‑savory sauce, then cooled, sliced and stored for later use. The sauce can be frozen and later thickened for a glossy glaze. Perfect for serving over rice, noodles or bean sprouts.
EasyChineseServes 4
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Source Video
30m
Prep
1h 5m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 46m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$14.87
Per serving:$3.72
Critical Success Points
- • Maintain a gentle simmer, not a hard boil, to keep pork tender.
- • Do not overcook; check tenderness after 45 minutes.
- • Cool pork completely before slicing to prevent shredding.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw pork with separate cutting board and wash hands thoroughly to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Hot water and boiling liquid can cause severe burns; use oven mitts and stir carefully.
- • Food coloring may stain clothing and surfaces.
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