Making an actual “Char Siu" (Chinese BBQ Pork) or “Asado” in Filipino, can be daunting. Here’s a non-authentic, easier but very yummy alternative. I use pork tenderloin but a loin may be used if it is more affordable. Chicken is a great alternative too.
Ingredients (serves 4-6)
1 kg pork tenderloin
2 tbsps hoisin sauce (for marinade)
2 tbsps shaosing wine
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsps oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
¼ cup hoisin sauce for dip
1/8 cup apple juice
1 tbsp honey
6 pcs mantou bread, steamed (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a non reactive container, marinate the pork with the hoisin, wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil overnight.
- Sear the pork tenderloin on a griller about 11/2 minutes on each side.
- Finish the pork tenderloin in a 200 degree C oven for 8-10 minutes or until cooked.
- In a small pot, mix together apple juice, hoisin sauce, and honey. Reduce for 2 minutes.
- Slice the mantou bread into halves and grill quickly, about two minutes on each side.
- Slice the pork into thin slices and serve with the sauce and the grilled bread on the side.
