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Slow-Cooked Cantonese Char Siu Pork with Sticky Glaze

Name: Slow-Cooked Cantonese Char Siu Pork with Sticky Glaze
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into long strips; 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon five-spice powder; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons maltose or corn syrup; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 green onions, sliced; Steamed white rice; Stir-fried bok choy

This Cantonese classic features tender, flavorful pork with a sticky-sweet glaze that's sure to impress at any meal.

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 28, 2025

Slow-Cooked Cantonese Char Siu Pork with Sticky Glaze — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinade

For the Sticky Glaze

For Garnishing

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 1034 kcal
Protein: 65 g
Carbs: 85 g
Fat: 53 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4137 kcal
Protein: 261 g
Carbs: 338 g
Fat: 211 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 lbs pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into long strips	2600	232	0	200	0
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce	240	6	48	4	0
3 tablespoons honey	190	0	52	0	0
2 tablespoons light soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine	15	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon oyster sauce	9	1	2	0	0
1 teaspoon five-spice powder	6	0	2	0	0
3 cloves garlic, minced	13	0	3	0	0
1-inch piece of ginger, grated	2	0	0	0	0
3 tablespoons honey	190	0	52	0	0
2 tablespoons maltose or corn syrup	120	0	30	0	0
1 tablespoon light soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted	52	2	2	5	1
2 green onions, sliced	10	1	2	0	1
Steamed white rice	600	12	130	1	2
Stir-fried bok choy	50	3	10	1	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Combine Marinade
In a large bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
2
Coat Pork
Add the pork to the bowl, ensuring each piece is coated thoroughly.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Ensure the pork is at room temperature before cooking for even doneness.

Preparing the Sticky Glaze

1
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the honey, maltose, and soy sauce.
2
Heat & Stir
Heat over low heat, stirring until melted and combined.
3
Cool Glaze
Set aside to cool slightly before use.
Tip: Use maltose in the glaze for an authentic taste and shine.

How to Make Slow-Cooked Cantonese Char Siu Pork with Sticky Glaze

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Preheat & Prepare
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the marinated pork on a lined baking tray.
2
Slow-Cook
Roast the pork for 2 to 2.5 hours, turning halfway and basting with remaining marinade.
3
Glaze Finish
For the last 15 minutes, brush the pork with the sticky glaze and increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).