Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu)

Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (680 g total)
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 15 g brown sugar
• 15 ml honey
• 10 ml red food coloring (opt)
• 1½ g five-spice powder
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

1. Marinate: Trim excess fat from tenderloins. Combine all ingredients in a deep bowl, add tenderloins, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
2. Prepare to Cook: Remove tenderloins from marinade and drain, reserving the marinade.
3. Bake: Place tenderloins on a wire rack and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes, turning frequently and basting regularly with the reserved marinade, until done.

Chef's Notes

• Thin slice on a bias and serve as an appetizer, in Chinese fried rice, or Chinese-style noodle soup