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A basting brush applying char siu sauce to pork sitting on the grates of a grill.
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Char Siu Sauce (Chinese BBQ Sauce)

With just 8 ingredients and less than 30 minutes, you can create this sweet and savory Char Siu Sauce. This Chinese-style BBQ sauce is perfect as a marinade or sauce for pork, chicken, or any succulent Chinese meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Barbecue, Chinese
Keyword: Char Siu Sauce (Chinese BBQ Sauce)
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons red miso paste
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Chinese 5 spice powder
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring optional

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients. Add all sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat, then whisk until everything is incorporated.
    ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup honey, ¼ cup Hoisin sauce, 2 Tablespoons red miso paste, 1 ½ Tablespoons Chinese 5 spice powder, 1 Tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • Simmer. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens.
  • Cool and use or store. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool before using. If you’re making it ahead of time, allow it to cool to room temperature before storing. Place your sauce in an airtight container, then store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 226g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 8821mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 198g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 9mg