| Chinese Barbecued Pork (Cha Siu)
1 pound of lean pork butt 1/4 teaspoon of salt Dash of pepper 1 1/4 tablespoon of sugar 2 teaspoons of thin soy sauce 1 teaspoon of roasting salt 1 1/2 teaspoon of oyster sauce 1 1/2 teaspoon of Hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons of white wine 1 tablespoon of honey 1 cup of water (for roasting)
Cut meat into pieces approximately 5" x 2"x 1" Sprinkle meat with each of the remaining ingredients, except water, mix well, and marinate over night (or for at least 5 hours) in the refrigerator. Pre-heat oven at 375ºF. In a roasting pan add 1 cup water. Place rack on top. Place pork on rack and roast for 1/2 hour on each side. Total cooking time 1 hour. Baste 3 or 4 times. Do not cover.
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