CHINESE BBQ PORK AIR FRYER RECIPES

Steps:

• After trimming any visible fat (optional), cut the pork butt/pork shoulder into app. 2 inch thick pieces (I usually cut 4 pieces out of a 3lb whole pork butt/pork shoulder)
• Pour the char siu sauce into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag (use more bags if necessary).
• Place the pork butt/pork shoulder pieces into the Ziploc bag, thoroughly combining the sauce with the meat and allow to marinate in the fridge overnight (or at least 8 hours).
• Place the marinated pork in your air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd the meat (I typically cook 2 pieces at a time).
• Baste the top of each pork with 1-2 tsp of char siu sauce (or to taste). Spray some cooking oil on the pork, then air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, flip the pork over and repeat this step. (Note that you may need to adjust the time based on the size and thickness of your pork. You may remove your basket after 7-8 minutes each side to test the doneness of the pork and avoid overcooking.)
• Baste the top of each pork with 1-2 tsp of honey then air fry at 400°F for 2 minutes. Flip the pork over and repeat this step.
• Remove char siu from basket immediately and allow to rest for a few minutes, then slice it into pieces and serve over white rice. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Place soy sauce, honey, rice wine, hoisin sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, five-spice powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and curing salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil on high heat; reduce heat to medium-high. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.
• Cut pork roast in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise forming 4 long, thick pieces of pork.
• Transfer cooled sauce to a large mixing bowl. Stir in red food coloring. Place pork sections into sauce and coat each piece. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 to 12 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat, 275 to 300 degrees F (135 to 150 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Remove sections of pork from marinade and let excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste.
• Transfer pork sections to grate over indirect heat on prepared grill. Cover and cook about 45 minutes. Brush with marinade; turn. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 185 and 190 degrees F, about 1 hour and 15 minutes more. Do not use any more marinade on cooked meat until after you boil it.
• Place leftover marinade in saucepan; bring to a boil; let simmer 1 minutes. Remove from heat. Now you can use it to brush over the cooked pork.