Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

What is Char Siu?

Char siu is Cantonese barbecue pork with a sweet, sticky, lacquered glaze. Here, pork shoulder is marinated in char siu seasoning, garlic and soy sauce, then cooked in the air fryer. Serve it with rice, in wonton noodle soup or in bánh mì.

Shortcut method of making Char Siu in the air fryer - great for Mi Wonton 🍲🥢

Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

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Ingredients

• 1.5 lb pork shoulder cut into long pieces
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 package NOH Char Siu seasoning mix
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, combine the pork shoulder with the seasoning mix, water, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic.
• Leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.
• The next day, place the marinated meat in your air fryer and cook at 400F for 10 minutes. Flip. And cook again at 400F for another 10 minutes.
• Rest, slice, then serve. This can be served in Mi Wonton, bread, side of rice, etc.