Sliced grilled pork belly with a dark, caramelized glaze, served with stir-fried bok choy and steamed jasmine rice.

Grilled Pork Belly Char Siu

Name: Grilled Pork Belly Char Siu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Chinese Fusion
Ingredients: pork belly, 1 lb sliced into 1/2 inch pieces; garlic cloves, 2 minced; honey, 2 tbsp; soy sauce, 2 tbsp; hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp; apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup; Chinese five spice, 1 tsp; cornstarch, 1 tsp; oil, 1 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Chinese Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: January 22, 2023

This BBQ recipe is inspired by the popular Chinese Char Siu dish, but with a seasonal twist. We'll be using pork belly, a winter staple, and grilling it to perfection. The marinade includes honey, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar to create a balance of sweet and sour flavors.

Ingredients (for 2)

Pork belly - 1 lb - sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Honey - 2 tbsp
Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
Hoisin sauce - 1 tbsp
Apple cider vinegar - 1/4 cup
Chinese five spice - 1 tsp
Cornstarch - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥡🧄🐝

Mix garlic, honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, apple cider vinegar, Chinese five spice, cornstarch, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
Step 2 - 🐖🛁🌡️

Add sliced pork belly to the marinade, toss to evenly coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Step 3 - 🔥🌡️📈

Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and oil the grill grates.
Step 4 - 🐖🍢🔥

Place pork belly slices on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and caramelized.
Step 5 - 🛌🔪🐖

Remove pork belly from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Step 6 - 🍽️🐖🍚

Serve sliced pork belly with stir-fried bok choy and steamed jasmine rice.

Additional

For a spicier variation, add some chili flakes into the marinade. This dish is best cooked outdoors but can also be done on a grill pan indoors. The marinade can also be used for other proteins like chicken or tofu.