Of all meats, pork is most commonly used in China, except by the Muslims in
western China. The pig is so respected that the Chinese ideograph for ‘‘home’’ is a
combination of those used for ‘‘roof’’ and ‘‘pig.’ This dish is a southern (Cantonese) specialty and is eaten hot or cold
11⁄4 pounds lean pork, loin or shoulder
Marinade
2 green onions, minced
2 TBS fresh ginger, grated
5 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS rice wine or sherry (optional)
2 TBS sugar
1 TBS hoisin sauce
dash red food coloring
Syrup
2 tsp sesame oil
1⁄2 TBS sugar, corn syrup, or honey
1⁄2 TBS hot water
How to make
Barbecued or Roast Pork
Slice pork into strips 8 _ 11⁄2 inches; lightly slash the surface (for faster absorption
of flavors).
Mix themarinade ingredients, adding enough food color to tintmeat a pale red.
Marinate pork refrigerated in a covered container for at least 3 but no more
than 6 hours.
Turn pork occasionally.
Preheat oven to 3508F.
Place pork on rack in a roasting pan.
Roast for 10 minutes; baste with marinade.
Roast for a further 7–10 minutes. The pork must not be over-roasted or it will
be dry.
Remove from oven and immediately brush with the syrup ingredients
mixed together.
To serve, slice thinly, arranged on a serving dish.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.