In article >, Gary
> wrote:

> I bought a boneless prok loin roast and cut them into steaks. I
> grilled one the other night.
>
> Very disappointing. Almost tasteless. But I LOVE chinese roast pork.
>
> Any recommendations: what to do to enhance the flavor?

Here's a recipe for char siu (Chinese BBQ pork):



What you need.

1 Pkg. NOH Chinese Barbecue Seasoning Mix, Net wt. 2.5 ounce, 71g.
1/2 Cup water.
1 1/2 pounds pork (pork butt, ribs, chicken, duck, turkey, etc.
Pan to Marinate, Oven.
OPTIONAL-Dry mix can be rubbed directly onto the meat before cooking.

Recipe for Char Siu:

Combine contents of package with 1/2 cup water; blend/stir well. Cut 1 1/2
pound of pork into 2" by 2" by 4" pieces. Marinate in sauce for 2 to 4
hours, or overnight for best results. Preheat oven to 350
degrees F. Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan and cook for 20 minutes.
Turn meat and cook 20 minutes longer or until done. Baste occasionally
with marinade. So Easy!

Ingredients:

Sugar, powdered soy sauce (soy beans, starch, caramel color, salt), onion
powder, garlic powder, other spices, red No. 3. No MSG added.
UPC 0 73562 00020 7


I don't know what brand I used, but my brother gave me the packet. It was
very good.

:-)

I tried making my own.

I didn't follow the recipe that I used anyway, but most Chinese cookbooks
have a recipe for char siu, and you can Google on it also.

--
Dan Abel
Sonoma State University
AIS