Can Chinese barbecue pork possibly be that color all on its own? Here's how your favorite char siu dish gets all that flavor and its signature red hue.

If there are any really large fatty pieces, you can trim those off, but don't trim off too much fat, as the fat will render while cooking; plus, it's the fat that helps make char siu so juicy and ...

Char siu pork is traditionally cooked on a barbecue ... 4mm/¼in thick slices and drizzle with the sauce. The slower the cooking process, the more succulent the meat will become so you can ...

I prefer the restaurant version, especially with siu yuk (char siu is too sweet). Although this way is more expensive - you have to buy the meat from a Chinese roast meat shop - it has the ...

Place in a baking dish and pour over the marinade. Cook for 30 minutes, turning twice and then rest for 10 minutes. Cook the noodles for 4 minutes, drain and toss in the sesame oil. Heat a ...

Did you even have yum cha if you didn’t order char siu bao? When it comes to these delicious pockets of steaming hot, sweet meat, we love both the classic steamed buns and the baked variety with ...

“It’s believed if you eat char siu during the Lunar New Year it will bring you good fortune and prosperity: red symbolises good luck, the sweet flavour also means a happy and smooth year ahead.” ...