i saw those awesome looking ribs, so i did some research for this recipe....
ROAST PORK, CHAR SIU STYLE
4 lbs. of pork, Boston butt
MARINADE:
1 1/3 c. white sugar
2 tbsp. red bean curd
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. wine, dry sherry
1 tsp. Chinese five spices
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
Cut pork into 1 inch thick slabs. Soak pork slabs in marinade overnight. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees, turning at intervals.
VARIATION #1:
1/2 c. honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. oyster sauce
The above ingredients may be added to the basic marinade above.
VARIATION #2:
2 c. brown sugar may be substituted for the 1 1/3 c. white sugar
VARIATION #3:
5 lbs. chicken wings may be substituted for the 4 lbs. of pork butt
COMMENTARY: This well known popular item is frequently included in numerous Chinese dishes, especially in noodle dishes.
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