THE HONEY-FIRE SLABS

(Our Play on Char Siu Pork - Shortcut)

THE HONEY-FIRE SLABS

Ingredients: 600g Pork neck or shoulder (thick steaks), 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, 1 tsp Five-spice powder, 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste...

Ingredients

  • 600g Pork neck or shoulder (thick steaks)
  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Five-spice powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste

Cooking Method

  1. The Coat Rub the meat with the glaze and aromatics; let rest for 30 minutes.
  2. The Scorch Fry in a heavy pan on medium-high heat until the edges are blackened and charred.
  3. The Bloom Add a tiny 20ml splash of water to the pan halfway through to prevent the sugar from burning.
  4. The Marriage Baste the meat constantly with the pan juices until it is sticky and dark red.
  5. The Finish Rest for 5 minutes then slice; top with a final brush of honey.

Cuisine: Asian

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