Char Siu

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the marinade ingredients and marinade the meat in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 425F
3. 3
   Place a baking dish with 2 1/2 cups of water in the bottom of the over to create a steamy environment.
4. 4
   Drain the pork from its marinade.
5. 5
   Put an S-shaped meat hook through one end of each strip and hang from the top rack.
6. 6
   Cook for 10-15 minutes, then baste with the marinade.
7. 7
   Reduce the heat to 350F and cook for 8-10 minutes
8. 8
   Cool for 2-3 minutes, then brush with honeyed water and lightly brown under a grill for 4-5 minutes, turning to give a charred look around the edges.
9. 9
   Slice the meat.
10. 10
    Add 3/4 cup of cooking liquid (from the tray at the oven bottom) to the marinade.
11. 11
    Bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes.
12. 12
    Strain and pour over the pork.