1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp seseme oil
1 fresh garlic finely chopped
4 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt & pepper --lb pork roast bonel, ess---
Directions
Slice pork into strips approximately 1 1/2 in. thick, 5-6 in. long,
and 1/2 in. wide. Combine all the ingredients for the sauce and mix
well. Marinate pork strips in sauce for a minimum of 2 hours. Bake in
pre-heated oven 375 deg for 25 minutes. Turn meat over and bake for
an additional 25 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Chinese Barbaque Pork (Char Siew) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Asian; Chinese; Fish; Meat; Pork
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