Low Carb Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu)
Transform your favorite Chinese takeout into a guilt-free indulgence with this **Low Carb Chinese Roast Pork (Char Siu)** recipe! Made with tender strips of pork shoulder and infused with classic flavors of soy sauce, sugar-free hoisin, aromatic garlic, ginger, and bold Chinese five-spice, this dish is a delicious low-carb twist on the iconic Cantonese barbecue favorite. A touch of Swerve brown sugar substitute ensures the signature glaze without the carbs, while optional red food coloring gives the meat its authentic hue. Perfectly roasted and basted in a flavorful marinade, this dish delivers irresistible sweetness and umami in every bite. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, this keto-friendly char siu is ideal for meal prep or impressing guests. Serve warm with steamed veggies or cauliflower rice for a satisfying, low-carb Asian-inspired meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork shoulder
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Sugar-free hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons Swerve brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Trim the pork shoulder of excess fat and cut into strips about 2 inches wide.
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar-free hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, Swerve brown sugar substitute, optional red food coloring, and salt. Mix well to form a marinade.
Add the pork strips to the bowl and ensure they are well-coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to infuse.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Remove the pork from the marinade and place it on the wire rack. Reserve the marinade.
Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the pork from the oven and brush generously with the thickened marinade.
Return the pork to the oven and continue to roast for another 20-30 minutes, basting with the marinade every 10 minutes, until the pork is cooked through and has a nice glaze.
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful, low-carb Chinese roast pork.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2133 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.0 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 5331 mg | 232% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 220.7 g | 441% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3462 mg | 74% | |
*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.
