Honey Glazed Char Siu Pork

Honey Glazed Char Siu Pork 【Ingredients】 600g Pork Shoulder (Boston Butt) 1 stalk Green Onion 3 slices Ginger 1 tbsp Rice Wine 1.5 tbsp Honey Barbecue Sauce 1 tbsp Honey or Maltose 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce 1 tsp Soy Sauce Glaze Sauce 1 tbsp Honey or Maltose Appropriate amount of marinade 【Instructions】 Wash the pork shoulder and pat it dry. A thickness of about 2cm is ideal. Use a meat fork or skewer to evenly poke holes on the surface of the meat to help the marinade penetrate better. Place the pork shoulder in a food container or zip-top bag. Add green onion, ginger slices, rice wine, honey barbecue sauce, honey, oyster sauce, and soy sauce. Mix the marinade and meat evenly, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Take out the meat the next day, scrape off excess marinade from the surface, and reserve the leftover marinade. Place the meat in an air fryer or oven and bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 18 minutes. Flip the meat and bake for another 18 minutes. For the last 5-8 minutes, increase the temperature to 200°C (400°F). During the last stage of baking, brush with honey or maltose glaze until the surface is glossy and caramelized. Then remove from heat. Let the char siu pork rest for about 10 minutes after baking before slicing and serving. 【Tips】 Pork shoulder has a good balance of fat, making the char siu more tender and less dry. Marinating for at least 24 hours allows the flavors to penetrate more deeply. Scraping off excess marinade before baking helps prevent burning. Brushing with honey or maltose at the end gives a beautiful color and caramel aroma. Oven temperature can be about 10°C higher than an air fryer. Adjust the actual cooking time based on the thickness of the meat and your oven's performance.