Description
This mouthwatering Barbecued Pork comes together in about 45 minutes and uses an air fryer for a quick and delicious family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lbs pork butt, cut into 2-inch strips
- 3–4 pieces garlic, minced
- 2 slices ginger (optional)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium or regular)
- 1/2 tsp five spice powder
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp salt (season to taste)
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 1 tbsp fermented red bean curd (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Whisk together garlic, ginger (if using), brown sugar, honey, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, both soy sauces, five spice powder, sesame oil, salt, cooking wine, and oil until combined.
- Marinate the Pork: Place pork strips in a zip-top bag, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange pork in a single layer and air fry for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Oven Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange marinated pork on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping once and broiling for 2-3 minutes if desired.
Notes
This recipe is customizable based on ingredients available. Serve over rice or in buns for sliders.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying / Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg