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sliced char siu on cutting board

Sous Vide Char Siu (BBQ Pork)

This Sous Vide Char Siu is the most stress-free way to make char siu at home. I honestly hate making char siu the traditional way because I always overcook it. The slices of meat are very thin so if you do not monitor the temperature closely, it can overcook in a matter of minutes. But this method is failproof, and it is super easy.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6 people
Calories 351 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade

Glaze

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon reserved marinade

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients. Reserve one tablespoon of the marinade for the glaze.
  • Slice the pork into long, 1-inch thick strips. Try to make each piece about the same thickness so that they will cook evenly when we roast them. Place the pork strips on a cutting board and use a fork to repeatedly poke holes in the meat. This will let the marinade travel deeper into the meat.
  • Transfer the pork strips, along with the marinade, to a large bowl. Massage the meat for 15-20 seconds to coat everything evenly. Seal the pork strips in a single layer in 2 or 3 vacuum-sealable bags or Ziplock bags, then refrigerate for at least four and up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat your immersion circulator to 150°F. Place the bags of pork into the water and cook for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • When they are cooked, place the bags of pork in a tub of cold water for at least 20 minutes to cool them down. Meanwhile, make the glaze by combining the reserved marinade with 2 tablespoons of honey.
  • Now, it is time to broil them. Add 1 cup of water (or spread 1 cup of salt) on a baking sheet and place a wire rack on top. The water (or salt) helps prevent drippings from burning and creating smoke.
  • Place pork strips on the wire rack and brush the top and sides with the glaze.
  • Broil at 500°F for 3-4 minutes until the marinade starts caramelizing. Add another layer of glaze and broil for another 3-4 minutes. Let the char siu rest for at least 10 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1361mgPotassium: 568mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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