Char siu is typically made with a shoulder cut of pork.The meat is marinated in a mixture of honey, five-spice powder, red fermented bean curd, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and other ingredients. The marinade gives the meat a dark red color.
This Chinese specialty food, known for its sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavor, is an adopted favorite of the Hawaiians. You may recognize this as the pork found in fried rice. Prior to cooking the pink-colored char siu spices are added to give your meat a great taste and a festive color.
Preparation: Thaw in the refrigerator, microwave or under cold running water. For heating, use a double broiler or a chafing dish with sterno flames. Add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using a microwave, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and heat for one and half minutes per pound, stirring occasionally. On the stove, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and heat until warm, stirring occasionally. 45 day shelf life chilled. Per the USDA: Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely, so order extra!
This Chinese specialty food, known for its sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavor, is an adopted favorite of the Hawaiians. You may recognize this as the pork found in fried rice. Prior to cooking the pink-colored char siu spices are added to give your meat a great taste and a festive color.
Preparation: Thaw in the refrigerator, microwave or under cold running water. For heating, use a double broiler or a chafing dish with sterno flames. Add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using a microwave, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and heat for one and half minutes per pound, stirring occasionally. On the stove, add a few teaspoons of water per pound of meat and heat until warm, stirring occasionally. 45 day shelf life chilled. Per the USDA: Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely, so order extra!
Char siu is typically made with a shoulder cut of pork.The meat is marinated in a mixture of honey, five-spice powder, red fermented bean curd, dark soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and other ingredients. The marinade gives the meat a dark red color.