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Char siu pork
Sweet, savory, and slightly smoky, with a sticky glaze and tender, marbled meat.
Lens analyzedChar siu is Cantonese barbecued pork, marinated in a sweet, reddish glaze of honey, five-spice, and fermented bean curd or hoisin, then roasted until the edges caramelize. Deli versions come pre-sliced and ready to eat cold or reheated.
Where it comes from
Char siu is a long-standing technique in Cantonese roasting kitchens, traditionally hung and roasted in specialized ovens, and it became widely available pre-packaged in North American grocery stores wherever Chinese delis and butcher counters serve local communities.
Buying it
Look for a glossy, deep red-brown glaze and moist-looking slices rather than dry, curled edges. Chinese grocery delis and butcher counters typically offer fresher versions than pre-packaged, shelf-stable substitutes.
Storing it
Keep it refrigerated in its sealed container and eat it within about four days. Reheat gently rather than at high heat, which can dry out the glaze.
Keeps about 4 days in the fridge.
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