Char Siu Pork Tenderloin

Ingredientai

1-2 lb pork tenderloin

1-2 tbsp reserved honey, for thickening

Marinade mixture:

3 tbsp. light soy sauce

1.5 tbsp. fish sauce

3 tbsp. hoisin sauce

1.5 tbsp. sake

1 tbsp. honey

1/2 tsp. Chinese five spice powder

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1 thumb ginger, sliced

Nurodymai

Optionally, cut pork tenderloin into two long strips.

Combine marinade in medium mixing bowl. Add tenderloin and cover (or use a bag). Marinade 12-24h, turning once if possible.

Preheat oven to 350F.

Line half-sheet baking pan with foil and put baking rack on top. Remove pork from bowl/bag and place on rack. Transfer sauce to saucepan and bring to simmer.

Roast pork at 350F for 15 minutes.

When sauce is at a simmer, add 1-2 tbsp extra honey to thicken, stirring. Cook until syrupy, 1-2 minutes.

Remove pork from oven. Baste with sauce on both sides and return to oven 15 minutes more, or until the internal temperature is 145 – 160F.

Pastabos

merged https://www.chinasichuanfood.com/easy-char-siu-with-hoisin-sauce/ + https://www.recipetineats.com/chinese-barbecue-pork-char-siu/