Roast Pork Char Shu Chinese Recipe

A treasured family recipe passed down from Molokai! This incredibly tender and flavorful Hawaiian-style roast pork char siu is slow-cooked to perfection in a crockpot, boasting a rich, savory glaze. Impress your family with this authentic taste of the islands – perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal. Serve with rice and your favorite Asian-inspired salad.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 66 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 3.5 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roast Pork Char Shu Chinese

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How to Make Roast Pork Char Shu Chinese

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
  2. Place a 3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder roast in your crockpot.
  3. Slice the remaining 4-5 garlic cloves thinly and tuck them under the pork roast. Pour the sauce evenly over the roast.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork. Turn the roast over halfway through cooking.
  5. Once cooked, remove the pork from the crockpot and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before shredding.
  6. Serve the shredded pork over rice with your choice of side salad – a ramen salad or coconut carrot salad are excellent choices!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

105 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

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