Charcoal Grilled Pork Char Siu Recipe
This easy recipe for Charcoal Grilled Pork Char Siu is sweet and sticky and very nice. Take pork to the next level and bring some excitement back to your weekend feasts. Slow-cooked and succulent, the pork is crisp and charred on the outside while steamy and luscious inside. While it does take a little longer than takeout, this recipe is well worth the wait.
Charcoal Grilled Pork Char Siu Recipe
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- 4 lb. (2 kg) pork neck or shoulder, boneless
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- White rice and seasonal vegetables for serving
Marinade
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- ¼ cup (85 g) honey
- ¼ cup (66 g) hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup (63 ml) soy sauce
- ½ tsp. sesame oil
- 2 tbsp. Shaoxing wine (sub dry white wine)
- 2 tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Red food dye - optional
- In a large bowl, combine the marinade ingredients.
Trim the pork, removing excess fat and silverskin. Place the pork into a nonreactive dish, coating thoroughly with the marinade. - Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 and up to 8 hours.
- Set your charcoal barbecue up for indirect grilling, by layering some unlit charcoal along the walls of the barbecue, leaving an opening in the center. Place a drip tray or pan in the middle between the two layers of charcoal and fill it with warm water. Ignite a half load of charcoal and, once ashed over, divide the lit charcoal between the two piles of unlit. Replace the cooking grids to the highest layer. Close the lid and allow the barbecue to heat to 325°F (163°C).
- Remove the pork from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and place the pork over the drip pan. Close the lid and allow the pork to slowly cook for around 30 minutes.
- While waiting, pour the marinade into a saucepan and the additional ¼ cup of honey. Bring the mixture to a simmer until the marinade thickens and becomes saucy.
- After 30 minutes, begin basting the pork with the sauce every 20 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 205°F (96°C) and the marinade has become caramelized and lightly charred.
- Rest the meat for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving over rice with your favorite seasonal vegetables.
Nail that craving with this easy-to-make Charcoal Grilled Pork Char Siu recipe. Fun and delicious, you can save the leftovers in the freezer for an easy-to-grab meal. What’s your favorite takeout food to make on the barbecue? Share your barbecue takeout recipes, ideas, and photos on our social pages like Facebook and TikTok, using the hashtags #NapoleonEats and #NapoleonGrill.
Happy Grilling!
Gather the ingredients
Marinate the pork for at least 2 hours
Slow roast for 30 minutes
After 30 minutes, begin basting with the sauce every 20 minutes until done
Rest for at least 20 minutes and then slice
Serve on a bed of rice
Add your favorite seasonal vegetables
Dip or pour any remaining sauce over top
I used to be the Sultana of Sizzle, but you can call me Andrea. I have always been passionate about food. Even though I was majoring in Art and Graphic Design, I would frequently be found cooking for my friends and family.
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Gather the ingredients
Marinate the pork for at least 2 hours
Slow roast for 30 minutes
After 30 minutes, begin basting with the sauce every 20 minutes until done
Rest for at least 20 minutes and then slice
Serve on a bed of rice
Add your favorite seasonal vegetables
Dip or pour any remaining sauce over top
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