Char Siew (Barbecued Pork)

Ingredients: 1kg pork shoulder, cut into 2×2×4 inch strips, 2T soy sauce, 2T sherry, 2T honey or golden syrup, It salt, 2 cloves garlic chopped, red colouring (obtainable from some restaurants or shops) or else substitute with red food colouring, 1 cube red bean curd (optional).

Method: Marinate the pork pieces with all the ingredients for overnight, turning the pork occasionally. Place the pork on a wire rack in a roasting pan and roast in a moderately heated oven (about 350 F) for about 45 minutes or until tender, basting with the pan juices frequently. Slice the cooked pork into bitesize pieces and serve hot or cold, or serve it with the sauce collected in the pan.

Note: The pork can be used in frying with rice or noodles, or as a filling for Chinese steamed buns.