Smoked Char Siu Pork Shoulder Steaks Recipe

Why It Works

Cutting boneless pork shoulder into steaks increases surface area, which allows for more bark and smoke flavor.
The marinade is reserved and briefly reduced while the pork smokes, transforming it into a no-effort char siu glaze.

There's been a lot of talk of New York City barbecue coming into its own. Some pitmasters are taking creative freedom and churning out slow-smoked dishes that may not define New York as a style, but give it a unique character nonetheless.

Case in point, Fletcher's Brooklyn Barbecue showcased flavor profiles that stood apart from those of the Southern United States. The day I was there, I tried out the char siu pork, which had the sweet, salty, and earthy qualities of Chinese char siu, set on a backdrop of smoky tender meat and bits of luscious fat. I asked pitmaster Matt Fisher how they make them, and he said it's simple—just cut a pork shoulder into steaks, cover them with char siu sauce, and smoke 'em for six hours. I figured I could do that.

I mostly followed his instructions, but added in a Chinese five-spice powder rub and marinated the pork shoulder for a day prior to cooking. Six hours in the smoker with a final brushing of thickened sauce, and I had something along the same lines of the delicious char siu pork that served as its inspiration—not to mention a great example of the type of distinctive smoke meats that may just give New York City a rightful place on the barbecue map.

June 07, 2013

Active45 mins

Total14 hrs

服务10 to 12 servings

Sweet and savory char siu-glazed pork, smoked until meltingly tender.

For the Char Siu Sauce:

2/3cuphoisin sauce
1/2cuphoney
1/2cupsoy sauce
1/3cupdry sherry
2teaspoonsChinese five-spice powder

For the Rub:

2tablespoonsChinese five-spice powder
1 1/2tablespoonsdark brown sugar
1 1/2tablespoonskosher salt
1boneless pork butt, about7pounds, cut into steaks about 2-inches thick
2 to 3fist sized chunksoflight smoking wood, such as cherry or apple

For the Char Siu Sauce:Whisk together hoisin, honey, soy sauce, sherry, and 2 teaspoons of Chinese five-spice powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
For the Rub:Mix together 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder, brown sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
Coat shoulder steaks all over with rub. Place shoulder steaks all in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in char siu sauce, seal, and toss to thoroughly coat pork. Place in refrigerator and marinate overnight.
Fire upsmokerorgrillto 225°F (105°C), adding chunks of smoking wood when at temperature. When the wood is ignited and producing smoke, place pork in smoker or grill, reserving marinade, and smoke for 5 1/2 hours.
While pork is smoking, pour reserved char siu marinade into a small saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has thickened and reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
Brush pork with reduced sauce and continue to smoke for 30 minutes more. Remove pork from smoker and let rest for 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)
194	Calories
8g	Fat
21克	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 10 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories	194
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol33mg	11%
Sodium1354mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate21克	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein10g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 221mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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