Chinese Pork Marinade

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Transform your pork dishes into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this authentic Chinese Pork Marinade! This easy-to-make marinade combines the savory depth of soy, hoisin, and oyster sauces with the warm complexity of Chinese five-spice powder, sweet hints of brown sugar, and tangy rice vinegar. Fresh garlic and ginger bring a fragrant punch, while sesame oil and ground white pepper add a perfectly balanced finishing touch. With just 5 minutes of prep, this marinade infuses your pork—be it chops, ribs, or shoulder—with irresistible layers of flavor. Let it work its magic for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum tenderness) and elevate your grilling, stir-frying, or roasting game. Ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties, this Chinese pork marinade is your ticket to bold, restaurant-worthy flavors at home!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 5 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce. Whisk until well blended.

2. Add the Chinese five-spice powder, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the bowl. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Mix in the minced garlic and ginger, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.

4. Drizzle in the sesame oil and add the ground white pepper. Stir the mixture to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

5. Add the water to slightly thin out the marinade, making it easier to coat the pork evenly.

6. Place your pork (such as pork chops, shoulder, or ribs) in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

7. Pour the marinade over the pork, ensuring all sides are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap.

8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat.

9. Before cooking, remove the pork from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the used marinade or simmer it for a few minutes if you plan to use it as a sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (62.5g)

Calories		126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.4 g	9%
	Saturated Fat	1.1 g	5%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	3.1 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		927 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		13.6 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	0.8 g	3%
	Total Sugars	8.7 g
Protein		2.1 g	4%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		26 mg	2%
Iron		0.7 mg	4%
Potassium		124 mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 265 cal (51.3%%)

Protein: 34 cal (6.6%%)

Carbs: 218 cal (42.1%%)