Char Siu Sauce
Char Siu Sauce is a sweet and salty Chinese-inspired BBQ sauce made with pantry ingredients. Use as a marinade, dip, or sauce with barbecued pork or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: sauce
- Method: simmer
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 teaspoons sesame oil (toasted or non-toasted)
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Hoisin sauce
1/8 teaspoon red food coloring
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon corn starch
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a medium saucepan.
- Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes.
- Cool completely.
- Store sauce in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Find it online: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/char-siu-sauce/
