Directions
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Step 1
Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Set 4 tablespoons of marinade aside in the refrigerator.
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Step 2
Remove the thick, fatty pork rinds from around the entire piece of pork shoulder.
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Step 3
Slice the pork into smaller pieces, about 2-cm long and ¾-inch thick.
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Step 4
Place the pork and marinade into a large resealable plastic bag and shake until fully coated. Marinate for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
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Step 5
Rest the pork for 30 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
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Step 6
Select the Preheat function on the Cosori Air Fryer, adjust temperature to 400°F, and press Start/Pause.
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Step 7
Mix the honey, 1½ tablespoons of water, and the 4 tablespoons of reserved marinade in a small bowl to make a basting mixture.
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Step 8
Spray the inner basket of the air fryer with oil spray.
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Step 9
Brush both sides of the pork slices with the basting mixture, then place into the preheated air fryer.
- Note: The pieces pork can be touching each other, but should not be stacked on top of each other. You may need to work in batches.
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Step 10
Set temperature to 400°F and time to 12 minutes, press Shake, then press Start/Pause.
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Step 11
Flip the pork pieces over and brush more of the basting mixture on each side halfway through cooking. The Shake Reminder will let you know when.
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Step 12
Remove the pork when done, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Step 13
Baste the top of the pork with the remaining basting mixture.
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Step 14
Serve the Char Siu over steamed white rice with a side of sautéed Taiwanese cabbage.
Ingredients
- Marinade
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cubes red fermented bean curd, mashed
- 3 teaspoons red fermented bean curd liquid
- Pork
- 2 pounds Boston butt (pork shoulder), tops and sides scored
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Oil spray
Equipment Used
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Pro II Air Fryer
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