Cantonese Barbecued Pork

Recipe View 5 mins In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dry sherry, fresh ginger slices, oyster sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce, white sugar, hoisin sauce, ketchup, and ground cinnamon. Ensure all ingredients are well combined to create a smooth and aromatic marinade. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 6 hrs Place the pork strips flat in a shallow baking dish. Pour the prepared marinade evenly over the pork, ensuring each strip is well coated. Cover the dish and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat. (Marinating time: 6+ hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Drain the pork strips, reserving the marinade. In a small bowl, mix the honey with 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade. This will create a luscious basting sauce for the pork. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Fill a shallow roasting pan with water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven. This will create steam, helping to keep the pork moist and tender. Carefully place the marinated pork strips on a roasting rack positioned above the water-filled pan, ensuring all sides of the pork are exposed to the heat. If you don't have a roasting rack, you can use S-shaped hooks or similar to suspend the pork from the top oven rack. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 55 mins Roast the pork for 30 minutes. Then, baste the pork strips generously with the honey mixture. Return the pork to the oven and roast for another 15 minutes. Baste again with the remaining honey mixture. Finally, roast for a further 10 minutes, or until the pork strips are crisp, golden brown, and slightly caramelized. (Cooking time: 55 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the Cantonese Barbecued Pork from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more flavorful and tender final product. Slice the pork thinly and arrange on a platter for serving.