Ever since I was young, I’ve been obsessed with Asian pork. The kind you eat in Chinatown restaurants in Montreal, with its bright red marinade, powerful sweet-salty flavor and that caramelization that’s impossible to reproduce at home. For years, I tried to understand how they do it. And one day I decided to make my own version. Not a compromise, not a simplified adaptation: the real deal with Chinese five-spice, hoisin sauce, molasses and hoisin that sticks everywhere.<\/p>\n
Traditional Char Siu is made in the oven with a big piece of pork, but in tight skewers on the BBQ, you get the best of both worlds. The thin slices caramelize incredibly fast, each bite has its red lacquered crust, and the pork stays juicy because the cooking is super short. It’s my favorite recipe for a 5 to 7 on the terrace, a weeknight dinner that looks complicated but is effortless, or a big summer gathering when everyone wants something out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n
These skewers have become my secret weapon when I want to impress without overthinking it. It’s one of the best recipes for entertaining: prep the marinade, let the pork do its thing in the fridge for 3 hours, skewer at the last minute and the BBQ handles the rest in 12 minutes. It’s also a Saturday night recipe with friends that completely breaks the routine. When you serve those bright red lacquered skewers off the grill, everyone stops talking. Pair with a cold beer, an Asian cucumber salad and fragrant rice, and you’ve got a meal that transports your crew straight to Chinatown without leaving your backyard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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