Name: Chinese Barbecued Pork
Yield: Makes 8 skewers
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 star anise; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing) or dry vermouth; One 6-ounce can pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 pounds pork tenderloin, sliced lengthwise into 1 1/2-inch-wide strips; 8 metal skewers; Vegetable oil spray

Char Siew

This succulent meat is traditionally cooked hanging on hooks inside a smoking barbecue oven. This easier and faster method cooks the pork on a charcoal grill. Char siew can be sliced and used as a garnish over rice or noodles, or stir-fried with vegetables.

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