Instant Pot Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork)

Make this juicy tender Instant Pot Char Siu Chinese BBQ Pork at home. The sweet & savory flavors will make you scream for more! You may serve this Char Siu over rice or noodles.

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 Servings 2 – 4
 Total Time 55minutes 

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (454g) pork butt meat , split the longer side in half
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) regular soy sauce (Chinese: 生抽酱油)
  • 1 cup (250ml) water
  • A pinch Kosher salt to season

Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) chu hou paste (Chinese: 柱侯醬)
  • 2 cubes Chinese fermented red bean curd (Chinse: 南乳)
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) char siu sauce (Chinese BBQ sauce) (Chinese: 叉燒醬)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Shaoxing wine
  • 1 teaspoon (2.8g) garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) regular soy sauce

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