Char Siu Pork Shoulder

My first sous vide recipe! Delicious and tastes like what you’d buy in a restaurant. March 18, 2020

Author

Mo Cho

Prep Time: 00:00

Recipe Time: 08:00

Temperature : 140F / 60C

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder, 4 lbs cut into 6 steaks
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 5 cloves of garlic minced

Directions

1. Prepare pork shoulder. Cut into steaks about 1.5 inches wide.
2. Prepare marinade by combining all remaining ingredients. Mix well and set aside 4 tablespoons and store in the fridge- this will be used to baste the pork when finishing.
3. Put the steaks in plastic bags or a dish with the marinade. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
4. Prepare sous vide cooker, heating to 140F. Seal steaks properly and put in the water. Cook for 8 hours.

Finishing Steps

1. When finished cooking, remove steaks and arrange on a baking tray. Brush with the saved marinade and add additional housin sauce if desired.
2. Heat oven to brook and broil pork until crisp and bubbly, about 7-10 minutes.
3. Serve with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and roasted sesame seeds for dipping. Enjoy!