Chinese BBQ Pork
Sweet and savory grilled pork with hoisin glaze and smoky Chinese barbecue flavor.
Equipment
- Barbecue grill
- Large resealable bag
- Saucepan
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Instructions
- Cut the pork tenderloins into strips with the grain.
- Place the pork into a large resealable bag.
- Combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, Chinese rice wine, hoisin sauce, red food coloring, and Chinese five-spice powder in a saucepan.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Pour the marinade over the pork.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat the barbecue grill over medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Remove the pork from the marinade.
- Place the pork onto the grill.
- Cook for 20 minutes while turning occasionally.
- Place a container of water onto the grill.
- Continue cooking for about 1 hour until the pork is cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve hot.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
The water container on the grill helps maintain moisture and keeps the pork tender during cooking.Serve Tip
Serve this pork with steamed rice, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, or fresh salads.Variations
Add garlic, ginger, sesame oil, chili flakes, or extra hoisin sauce for deeper Asian barbecue flavor.Wine Advice
A fruity Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with the sweet savory glaze and smoky grilled pork.Nutrition values
Calories: 430 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Sodium: 980 mg | Sugar: 22 g