Chinese Takeaway Char Siu (Roast Pork)

Steps

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1. 1
   Place pork collar into a container.
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2. 2
   Add cloves, star anise, cassia bark, fennel, fresh garlic, aged garlic puree, garlic powder, white pepper, crushed yellow bean sauce, hoisin sauce, fermented red bean curd, salt, MSG, five spice powder, Chinese rice wine, red food coloring, sugar, and onions.
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3. 3
   Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
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4. 4
   Add water until the pork is completely submerged.
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5. 5
   Mix again, cover, and refrigerate overnight for the marinade to develop.
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6. 6
   Pour the marinated pork and all the liquid into a pan or wok.
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   Bring to the boil, then reduce to medium-low heat and braise for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the pork is tender.
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8. 8
   Remove the cooked pork and drain the cooking liquid; strain it to use as barbecue sauce.
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9. 9
   Mix together some of the reserved braising liquid, high quality honey, and a touch more red food coloring to create a glaze.
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    Place the pork on a tray and brush the glaze all over both sides.
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    Roast in a 180°C oven for about 15 minutes until the surface is golden brown.
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    Remove from the oven, apply one final coat of glaze, and let it cool to room temperature.
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13. 13
    Slice and serve over rice, drizzling with the unthickened barbecue sauce.
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