Char Sui
photo by Yorky1000
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 450 g pork loin
- 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 teaspoons pureed ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
directions
- Trim the loin and score the top with a sharp knife at 5mm intervals. Place the loin in a dish.
- Mix the remaining items to a smooth paste and pour over the loin. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat the oven to 180 degC. Transfer the loin and a little of the marinade to an ovenproof dish, cover with aluminium foil and place on the middle rack. Reserve the remaining marinade.
- Cook for about 2 hours, basting the meat around every 30 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 200 degC and remove the foil. Baste frequently and cook for a further 30 minutes or until crisp.
- Remove the loin from the dish and allow to stand for 30 minutes.
- Add the reserved marinade to the dish and bring to the boil on a hob. Add a little premixed cornflour/water if it is too thin.
- Slice the loin at the scores and serve with the sauce.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Yorky1000
Thailand