Char Siu

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk together above sauce ingredients in a pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes, being careful not to boil as this can give it a burnt taste.
2. 2
   Taste and adjust the spices, salt, and sweetness to your liking.
3. 3
   Strain liquid and set aside.
4. 4
   Heat enough water water in a pot to cover pork and bring to a boil. To kick up the flavoring, add a few extra tablespoons of soy sauce and Xao Hsing wine, plus the peels from the ginger and garlic to the water.
5. 5
   Add pork and parboil for 5 minutes. This will remove any surface blood and juices that cloud the sauce.
6. 6
   Remove pork and pat dry with a paper towel.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Place pork on a roasting rack and baste liberally with sauce.
9. 9
   Roast in oven, basting frequently until interior temperature registers 145 degrees, approximately 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove and allow roast to rest 5-10 minutes.
11. 11
    Slice thinly, drizzle with more sauce, and serve over rice with stir fried bok choy or similar greens. Can also be served cold.