Gluten-Free Char Siu Pork

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Pork shoulder
• 1/2 cup Gluten-free hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup Gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari)
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 2 tbsp Rice wine
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 2 tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Five-spice powder
• 1/4 tsp Red food coloring
• 6 cups Cooked rice

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup Gluten-free hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup Gluten-free soy sauce (Tamari), 1/4 cup Honey, 2 tbsp Rice wine, 4 cloves Garlic (minced or grated), 2 tsp Ginger (minced or grated), 1 tsp Five-spice powder, and 1/4 tsp Red food coloring (if desired). Whisk all ingredients together until they are well combined.
2. 2Place the 3 lbs Pork shoulder in a large resealable bag or a non-reactive container. Pour the prepared marinade over the pork, ensuring the entire surface of the pork is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the container tightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours), to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
3. 3Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place a wire rack inside a standard 9x13 inch baking pan; this setup will allow air to circulate around the pork for even cooking and catch any drips.
4. 4Carefully remove the 3 lbs Pork shoulder from the resealable bag or container and place it directly onto the wire rack in the prepared baking pan. Pour any remaining marinade from the bag or container into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, basting the pork with the marinade collected in the bottom of the pan every 30 minutes, until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C) when measured with a meat thermometer and the pork is tender when pierced with a fork.
5. 5Once baked, remove the pork from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. This resting period is important as it allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in more tender and flavorful pork. Slice the pork into your desired pieces and serve immediately with the 6 cups of cooked rice.

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