Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe - Char Siu | Chinese Recipe

Chinese BBQ pork is loved the world over, and it's not hard to make at home! With some key ingredients and a couple of technique, it might even be better than buying, actually, it probably will be :)
Once done, you can slice and have it with rice, noodles, use it in a sandwich or a steamed bun. Or just have it straight up!
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Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com
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HELLO LOVELY VIEWERS! Important Note: If you have questions about this recipe, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel. Also, before sending on any questions be sure to read the written recipe on the website as I often add extra tips and notes not covered in the video. Thank you for watching!

[@ndgarcia7583]

Omg......the most attractive juices ever Pailin!!

[@beastx5323]

My pork didn't come out so good☹

[@DiningWithTara]

@@beastx5323 What went wrong?

[@GothGal86]

I was excited to watch and try this until you mentioned Chinese 5 spice 😭 I can't stand the taste of this at all 🙈 is there a different dried spice you can use for this recipe? Chinese 7 spice maybe?

[@nelsonrodriguez183]

Looks good 👍 Have you tried that on spare ribs?

[@davidens8204]

when I was younger I worked with a chef from Szechuan province he made the same product but he marinated the pork with among other things Chinese rock sugar and his own five-spice powder he used a natural food dye that was plant-based but when he cooked it was slow and low in a hot box bbq that never went above 185 degrees Fahrenheit for t least 10 to 13 hours and every 3 or 4 hours he would glaze the pork with the marinate we call the resulting product meat candy.. it was so good we always sold out . The tougher the starting meat the more tender the final product ..ahh those were the days

[@jackscenic]

Very rare to have someone explain things in "Detail" why they are doing certain procedures in most vids. Thank You for giving "Complete" instructions. I subscribed to your channel because it is the best Thai cooking channel out there. 2 BIG thumbs up!

[@TMX369]

Really appreciate the detailed info. Helps a lot when we have to get the ingredients. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us. 💞

[@mariecg8872]

I made this with your recipe and it's absolutely delicious. The whole family love it. Thank you so much.

[@nicholasbradney8305]

So I made this tonight and definitely let it marinate for 48 hours. So worth the wait and this is the best Char Siu I've ever had! Thanks for sharing the recipe...

[@Shhtick]

apparently you shouldn't marinate for that long

[@rhumball]

I've just tried it and i cant believe i made that! So good. Cant believe how easy it is. Thank youuuuuu ❤️👍

[@marcogarcia304]

Thanks a million; this is definitely one of my favorite dishes, plus Mongolian Beef, and Pot-stickers/Egg-rolls.

[@RoMaMa923]

So glad I came across this recipe. I remember back in the early 90's, there was an Asian man that owned his own restaurant. He served a pork dinner that looked exactly like this. It was the best pork I've ever had. He served it every Wednesday. Hopefully once I try this recipe it will taste the same because it certainly looks like it. I hope it's not spicy. Thank you for sharing this recipe it brings back such great memories.

[@SandyRoseBeauty]

I wanna thank you a lot ! I'VE MADE a lot of your recipes and we love all of them!

[@KJensenStudio]

Pailin, I just tried making this, and it turned out sooooooooo good! Thank you! Nom nom nom... You are so right about the pork shoulder being more tender than the loin. Thanks again. :-)

[@shellythomas6465]

Just found your channel, Pai. Love the recipes, and your sense of humor is very cute and refreshing!

[@nigelperry8863]

I wish that more cooks would follow your format; You are fun, honest, clear and concise. Your recipes are excellent and your methods well explained. The end products are delicious and special. Thank you so much! Oh, just a tiny comment - please don't forget that the rest of the world uses metric measurements, and temperatures.

[@teresabristygomes5754]

Wow! Another delicious recipe. Thank you P''Pai for your nicely dedicated videos. Love you so much. Its really worth my time.💟💟💟

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[@terryyonashiro3735]

Pailin, Great recipe for Char Siu . I always wondered what ingredients made up Char Siu marinade. I’ve made this many times with store bought marinade but now I can make it myself thanks to you. This is a must try recipe for me. Thank you!

[@JulesMoyaert_photo]

You are so much more precise than most chefs! Thank you!

[@jasona7029]

This ingredients never let me down. This is my 4th times making it. Thank you Pailin

[@joegoh1968]

Charsiew is simply amazing when done right. great job!

[@kimhong3033]

I used this recipe for my cooking class finals and got a perfect score. THANK YOU PAI!

[@hurtingfeelingsdaily]

i literally just found this channel and now i have to binge it. I love your style and energy! and im trying this recipe! it looks soooooo good!!

[@maykong9863]

I used the recipe without tweaking. Turn out so well liked by my boys and hubby. Thank you so much. I will try to do this again to see how to soften the meat.

[@gardengalsu]

When marinating meats, I like to place the meat & marinade into a zip bag. Makes it very easy to turn the pieces (just 'flip' the bag) and less mess! *Thanks for a delicious recipe!*

[@elliotlemimanila3050]

You're so fun to watch. So chill. Thanks for sharing this recipe. 😊

[@haozhang7142]

Very traditional yet simple recipes. As a Chinese I think you did a wonderful job. Keep up good work!!!

[@stephentan980]

Oooh! Never knew it is so convenient to make the Chinese BBQ Pork ( "Char Siu" ) at home in accordance to to method and instruction. Looks delicious and yummy! Must try it out soon. Thank you for your generous sharing. Bless you and have a nice day for every day of the week.

[@mgtupload3836]

Mine just finished baking and it’s so good and juicy! Trying to control myself cuz I planned to use some for Singapore noodles. Definitely gonna keep using this recipe in the future. Thanks!

[@jrbutler1966]

I want to learn how to make it so I can use it for pork buns. Just the recipe I was looking for. I love how you give me so many choices along with the recipe. Thank you.

[@MurderMostFowl]

I just found your Channel the other day and I love it! I have learned so much. Thank you!

[@gooniebush]

I enjoyed watching you cook, I cannot wait to try this. Thank you for sharing

[@Chaos_Entertainment]

I finally made it! it tasted so good, I did omit the Garlic(wife's allergic), She loved it, tried the same thing with beef strips. OMG. I did make a video on a dinner, I posted links to you, since you inspired me to go farther with cooking Asian food. Thank you!

[@anthonylawrencewalker566]

I tried this recipe and it was delicious! My 8 year old son couldn't get enough! Great on sammies the next day too! Thanks Pai 😀

[@Trueshogunate]

I know this was a long time back, but just wanted to say banh mi char siu is a thing and it's very delicious to have as lunch!

[@whatsaguygottado2669]

Pia - I enjoy your videos so much! You on-air presence is natural and enjoyable. Keep up the good work!

[@yappohchu1449]

Love to watch her cooking. The way she speaks just at good pace for me

[@alexashton6501]

Just stumbled onto this video and the shady "the choice is yours" sold me. Love your attitude and delivery.

[@Dragonfyre2009]

I laughed so hard when she said that, then that smile like "Don't complain if it's dry. You were warned." lol

[@PinayinHolland]

Thank u for sharing your recipe👍

[@peterstang]

Brilliant!!! I totally agree with you. Char siu always tastes better home-made.

[@millionairementality_]

Excellent. Making now.

[@christina9060]

I made this today! I left my pork to marinade for 2 days and omg, it's so flavourful! This is my first time making it too! Amazing recipe - thank you! :D

[@yphanolim2703]

Did you leave in the fridge or room temperature?

[@lauralutz4538]

I can’t wait for my bean curd to arrive from Amazon. I’m starting off with pork for fried rice! Can’t wait! Thanks so much!

[@charlesdang2557]

Looks so delicious! Can't believe this is her episode 1. Great quality through and through

[@dchong]

The water on the baking tray part is a nifty trick. Great tips. Looks much better than those I made

[@bigdaddynasty69]

amazing recipe i'm totally going to do this on baby back ribs , wonderful cooking as always Pailin : )

[@gerryhummel1511]

I can't wait to try this , looks amazing

[@dongyo69]

Did u do it?

[@gerryhummel1511]

@@dongyo69 Yes I did , one of my favorite pork recipes .

[@hartbuntarja9730]

Hi Pailin, I love your cooking class. It is so different with your natural sense of humor. Staying there and good luck!

[@craigathonian5755]

Wow !.... Your are one of the most enjoyable, pleasant, informative teachers i've seen on here. NEW FAN ! ... can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks for being here !

[@susaetern]

Pai, as a last step I reccomend glazing the meat one last time. Then set the oven to broil and place the tray on the top rack for an extra minute or two. This will give the meat a crispiness and deepen both the flavor and texture. Love your videos.

[@ilecarababy]

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[@sangnguyen-pr3dk]

@Suave, I think it's better for her to make Pad Thai rather than pork char siu.

[@KaytNicol3]

I've been waiting for this! My prayers have been answered

[@saiwhitehouse2941]

Came across one of your video accidentally and I just love it! Didn’t even recognise that you’re Thai!! เสียงคุณไพลินน่าฟังมากๆค่ะ😘 New fan from Sydney😀

[@pinkyjohns5198]

Your recipes look so delicious and easy to prepare! My husband will love this!

[@mahijagopalan2631]

Tqsm Pai. Awesome n so straight forward receipe. Sure to try. Yum😁

[@skydiverbob1]

I make your grandmother's twice cooked chicken, and cod with soy/ginger recipes. They are excellent and I've sent you pics a few times. I want to make this pork recipe and then put it in my chicken soup recipe instead of chicken. That should be fabulous. Now if I could find a hot mustard recipe to go with that... Awesome!!!

[@MrObsidian23]

Thank you so much for this. Wanted to make this for so long. Have a great Vietnamese spring recipe that this pork goes in. Perfect thank you. Your explanation and demonstration was perfect!

[@myistcat2212]

Just love your presentation. You are so real I'll be trying your recipes.

[@salvadordelpalacio]

Beside this gorgeous receipe I just love the way you explain everything. My name is Manuel and I am from Nicaragua, love your channel. I send you a big hug 🤗

[@DonCarso]

You did an outstanding job. Your method re-affirmed everything I was about to do. I also enjoyed that you didn't hesitate to mention that you had forgotten the water. That moment made the video much more relatable. Thank you!

[@stevebutkovic3365]

Thank you for taking the mystery out of Chinese barbecue pork, one of my favourites! Two thumbs up!

[@trungcao1758]

OMG thank you for sharing your recipe I can't wait to try it!

[@donnguyen2517]

Yay one of my favorite styles of pork! Mm

[@the_mighty_bearcat]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I grew up on the Texas / Mexico border, and down here bbq is abundant and takes on its own distinct style, with mesquite smoke and sweet yellow onion as the primary flavor enhancers. The food culture here is very monolithic, with taquerias dominating the landscape, and quality asian cuisine is hard to come by consistently, and asian style bbq rarer still. I did not get the opportunity to try Chinese cuisine (both traditional and Americanized) until my early 20s, and fell in love with some of the flavors. Then I tried Japanese and fell in love with sushi. Later, Thai, Vietnamese, and then Korean bbq, all thanks to friends from different Asian and non-Asian cultures alike who love asian fusion cuisine (including Hispanic, Greek, and Pakistani). I have never had the opportunity to try char sui pork, but I came across it while looking into street foods from around the world. If no one else around here is going to make it, then I am just going to have to do it myself! Luckily, I am close friends with a couple who, being addicted to asian fusion cuisine, shop regularly at a nearby asian market which caters to multiple cultures, and have helped me navigate my way thru the isles. I am hopeful that I can soon procure the ingredients you have listed, and give it a try. I also appreciate your presentation, which was very friendly, casual, and easy to follow.

[@erniechin4210]

Thank you for this recipe. Very straightforward and it came out great!

[@shannonrobinson262]

I’ve been adding 13 essence in mine. It’s lovely. My local Asian grocery store ordered it for me after I asked for it. It’s on amazon, too. Yummy recipe.

[@CK-zm8nz]

Very proud you didn't sleep or have shower to wait for marinate to finish!

[@unclegee3215]

looks delicious what a great recipe !I have a bbq charcoal grill and am going to try this for Xmas .

[@armstrongchan1417]

It is very traditional way of making Char Siu , great recipe.

[@George0025]

Made this for my wife and her friends it didn't disappoint. Thanks for the recipe.

[@Alina-mx6br]

wow, I am Chinese. Please do more Chinese Recipe. Love ur videos

[@CodiganKelly1983]

There are no words to describe how good char siu taste when homemade. It was so juicy [as she said] and it has a much better taste as the spices are more noticable. Excellent video!

[@russf6572]

I love pork shoulder!! I usually make it into pulled pork. The best part is what BBQ chefs call the _'money muscle.'_ This part of the shoulder has the most marbling, and it's what competition chefs usually win or lose by. I thawed a shoulder out a few days back and cut the 'money muscle' into strips for char sui, while cubing the rest of it for _'Chili Verde'._ The Chili Verde was amazing, and tomorrow I start the Char siu!

[@_CryptoPapi]

Growing up my parents would always go to 99 Ranch & get a box of BBQ pork. Seeing it & smelling it always gives me a sense of nostalgia of simpler times

[@ivormectin.3046]

NO MSG...makes this dish taste 10 times better....

[@stahlbergpatreon6062]

Fresh pork already has glutamate in it

[@NickPolak]

This looks amazing!

[@jpsokol]

Perfect instructions, very clear thank you. I have my assignment for next weeks grilling

[@ggetienne5080]

My parents used to order this when I was a kid. It was my favorite! I’ll def make soon!

[@jacquelynward511]

Enjoyed your video,and subscribed. I love BBQ pork.

[@KimmieHD]

Lol her personality got me. 😂 She’s so fun to follow along

[@salflores1202]

This dish is one of my cravings. I’ve never attempted to do it on my own, but it looks pretty easy. Thank you!!!

[@Cuttlebone1]

Oh how cute, thank you so much again for your recipe.

[@EarMode]

"Soooooooo, the choice is yours". I laughed so hard; very cute!

[@Redd513]

OMG, me too!

[@patrick1038]

lmao I was dead too.

[@chukwudie.3243]

the shade in that statement! Pailin is my new fave cook lol

[@tomkitbumrung3972]

And my second burst came when "you can put water at the beginning too.... I just ..forgot" hahaha

[@saradasilva8162]

Has me laughing super loud because she gangster with it. The choice is yours and I forgot bwaahahaha 😭

[@TechwithSTONE4]

That Pork looked amazing.

[@billmiller5741]

This looks absolutely delicious!! I will make! Thank you

[@rayschalch]

You're the best Pailin!!! Love you!

[@CodiganKelly1983]

Omg. I fell in love with this recipe. I love char siu. Love it with when thrown in with fried rice. Beautiful work! Thanks for this recipe. It tasted so much better than store bought. Subscribed!

[@TheTferrer]

I just tried this recipe - YUUUUUMMMMMMYYYYYYYYY! One little problem - I did not make enough for everyone. Loved it! "Crispy Pork Belly for the next recipe. Thanks

[@frank..4745]

Fell in love with her food and the cook!

[@Cobblestonefarmberkshirepigs]

Love love love this recipe! ❤ I made it with our Berkshire Pork Shoulder steaks.. because that's all I had.. it was a winner!

[@markwinston3119]

A quick tip, dont use thai chinese 5 spice powder, known as palo, (if you are in thailand) as it usually contains coriander which will throw the taste off. Authentic chinese 5 spice do not contain coriander; its basically fennel seed, star anise, cinnamon, clove and szechuan pepper. You can sub the szechuan pepper with sand ginger (not to be mistaken for ginger) or white pepper, but those first four ingredients are compulsory. Also, if you are after char siu, make sure your soya sauces and oyster sauce are chinese ones, preferably Lee Kum Kee as anything else will taste totally different. Thai soya sauces and oyster sauce taste very different to chinese ones. Char siu in Thailand is also known as moo daeng, which is translates to red pork and tastes NOWHERE near to char siu in any way shape or form. Tasteless bright red dry pieces of the cheapest cut of pork. Moo daeng isnt char siu.

[@omgwth7567]

Thanks 🙏

[@KatGlo]

Dang, just bought one with coriander

[@markwinston3119]

@@KatGlo that will be fine if you are makin a thai dish but if its chinese dishes you are after, look for those that contain all the ingredients I mentioned above. Dont mess up the chinese roasted duck/chicken, char siu, siu yuk with anything else, once you have tasted the right type of chinese 5 spice, whatever you cook will remind you of the food you get at chinese restaurants. :)

[@BostonBB]

Oh 😞 I just read this .. half hour after mixing it all and marinating. My powder says coriander in it.

[@markwinston3119]

@@BostonBB ouch...

[@dennissenne105]

After i ate this pork nearly every morning in thailand 20 years ago and found it only in one single restaurant in Hannover, Germany, which moved away, i´m so glad now to find this video! Thanks so much!!

[@ljiljanaize]

Dennis Senne Hallo wo ist die Restorant in Hannover? Hast Du genau adres? :) Where is that restoran in Hannover? Have You adress?

[@lindaconstantine1844]

This looks amazing I'm going to try this weekend keep you updated thankyou

[@daviddownie5594]

Love this. Can’t wait to try it! I have the red bean curd from making Yen Ta Fo!

[@rachasaknikrotranon2998]

Thanks for CC, it's useful to me.

[@K1k05]

Yes, me too.

[@gm3353]

If you have a pellet smoker that will work too and add some of that magical smoke flavor and ring as well. Nice video, Pai

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Thank you for this video. I love this!! My favorite buffet closed down so now I have to make my own until I find it again at another one.😊😊😊😊😊

[@kayemleexox]

I’ve always wondered how to make this. Thank you!

[@MeMalissa]

I laughed at the "Make sure everybody is nice and coated" lol!

[@padma9725]

Try to use gojujang... Korean chili paste for the red color...

[@thewaythingsare8158]

Works a treat. I put a generous squeeze of concentrated tomato paste in the mix which has given a good reddish veneer alongside the honey glaze. Delicious. Now to make some steamed buns

[@metro7films]

Your personality expresses the joy of cooking. Hopefully once I try the recipe, it will be the end of buying it!

[@Ei-mx2rf]

I definitely had to add some brown sugar to get that sweetness taste, just like the Chinese restaurant. 👌🏽

[@gabrielkokwaigan9553]

Ohhh nice, i grew up eating char shiu almost everyday. Tho, ur char shiu isnt "burnt" enough, but still look great. And Adam's kitchen is dope!!! And why is Adam so tall??? 😂😂😂

[@penniewitzQ]

Got my pork marinating since last night, and should be ready for lunch tomorrow with the Gai Golae. Great recipes!