Char siu (Puerco asado) from Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America (page 410) by Sandra A. Gutierrez

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  • Serves : 4-6

  • EYB Comments

    Can substitute country-style pork ribs for pork shoulder.

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    Can substitute country-style pork ribs for pork shoulder.

  • bernalgirl on May 29, 2026

    This homemade version of char siu rivals the one in Cook Real Hawai’i, if have to do a side-by-side to pick a favorite. It’s deceptively easy and so nice to have on hand. I cut the honey by 1/3 and marinated for a full day.

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