Main Ingredients:
Quality Pork: about 1 pound.
Additional Ingredients:
Onion: 1.
Seasonings:
Teriyaki Sauce: as needed; Light Soy Sauce: as needed; Dark Soy Sauce: as needed; Sichuan Peppercorn Powder: as needed; Brandy: as needed; Honey: as needed.
Taste: Salty and Fresh; Technique: Baking; Time: Several hours; Difficulty: Moderate.
Detailed Steps for Cooking Teriyaki Sauce Char Siu
Cut the meat into strips, place in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce, 1 teaspoon of dark soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of Sichuan peppercorn powder, 1 tablespoon of brandy, marinate with hands, then use a skewer to poke around the meat strips for better flavor absorption;
Place the meat in a tight container, refrigerate for 1-2 days;
Prepare a baking tray, cut an onion into chunks, spread evenly on the bottom of the tray;
Place the marinated meat on top of the onion, allowing the aroma of the onion to enhance the flavor of the meat when baking;
Cover with foil and bake the meat until cooked, this prevents excessive loss of moisture and keeps the meat tender;
Preheat the oven to 400F, if the meat is not too thick, bake for 20 minutes, if the meat is thick, bake for 30 minutes. After baking, uncover the foil, do not discard the foil, it will be useful later;
In a container, mix 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce, 3 tablespoons of honey;
Use the clean side of the foil used earlier, place it on a baking tray, place a rack on top to support the char siu, coat all sides of the char siu with the sauce prepared in step seven, place in the oven, use the broil setting at 230 degrees, rotate the meat on all sides, each side for about 5-7 minutes, keep an eye on the char siu surface as broiling can easily burn the food. Once all sides are slightly charred and glossy, remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice and serve.
