Q1: Can I use a different cut of pork for this recipe?
A1: Yes, while pork belly is recommended for its flavor and tenderness, other cuts like shoulder can also be used.
Q2: How long should I marinate the pork?
A2: Marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes to ensure it absorbs the flavors.
Q3: Can I grill the pork instead of using an oven?
A3: Absolutely, grilling over charcoal can add a smoky flavor to the barbecue pork.
Home-Style Barbecue Pork Recipe
Notes
- Pork Belly (Mei Hua Rou): 500g
- Green Onion: 1 segment
- Ginger: 1 small piece
- Oyster Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Barbecue Seasoning: as needed
- Cooking Oil: as needed
- Barbecue Sauce: as needed
- Garlic: 1 head
- Enoki Mushrooms: as needed
- Chinese Broccoli (Gai Lan): as needed
- Green Chili Pepper: 1
- Cut the pork belly into even small pieces.
- Marinate the pork with green onion, ginger, barbecue seasoning, and oyster sauce for 30 minutes.
- Skewer the marinated pork pieces.
- Place the skewers on a baking tray and bake in the oven at 180°C (356°F) for 18 minutes.
- Evenly brush the skewers with barbecue sauce and oil.
- Reapply barbecue sauce and seasoning, then bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Brush the vegetables with barbecue sauce and seasoning, then bake for 10 minutes.
- Rich in protein from the pork.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from the vegetables.
- Moderate in calories, depending on the amount of oil and sauce used.