Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe: Juicy, Crispy, Sticky Delight

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What You'll Need for Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe: Juicy, Crispy, Sticky Delight

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• Optional: sliced scallions
• Optional: toasted sesame seeds

How to Make Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe: Juicy, Crispy, Sticky Delight

1. Marinate: Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Chinese five-spice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add pork cubes, stir to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Sear: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
3. Simmer: Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.
4. Glaze: Increase heat to medium-high, stir, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
5. Finish: Transfer pork to a platter, sprinkle sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Storing & Reheating Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe: Juicy, Crispy, Sticky Delight

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Yes, flavors deepen overnight.

Freezing Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe: Juicy, Crispy, Sticky Delight

Freeze for up to 2 weeks.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes. Microwave: Heat 1–2 minutes on high.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Cut pork into uniform cubes for even cooking.
• Best substitution: Use pork belly for richer flavor.
• Make-ahead: Refrigerate overnight, reheat gently.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a party, keep ratios.
• Troubleshooting: If pork is tough, add a splash of broth.

Easy Chinese BBQ Pork Recipe: Juicy, Crispy, Sticky Delight

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

35 mins

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Total

50 mins

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Serves

4 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Seasonings

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

Optional Toppings

• sliced scallions
• toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Marinate: Combine soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Chinese five-spice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add pork cubes, stir to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Sear: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes.
3. Simmer: Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.
4. Glaze: Increase heat to medium-high, stir, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
5. Finish: Transfer pork to a platter, sprinkle sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Let rest for 5 minutes.
6. Serve: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

• Chef tip: Cut pork into uniform cubes for even cooking.
• Best substitution: Use pork belly for richer flavor.
• Make-ahead: Refrigerate overnight, reheat gently.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a party, keep ratios.
• Troubleshooting: If pork is tough, add a splash of broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 weeks.
• Oven reheat: Reheat at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Heat 1–2 minutes on high.
• Make ahead: Yes, flavors deepen overnight.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 25g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 54g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 40g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Cholesterol: 120mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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