Fusion Recipe: Char Siu Pork Belly Skewers with Apple Hoisin
Char Siu Pork Belly Skewers with Apple Hoisin These Char Siu Pork Belly Skewers marry the deep, savoury warmth of classic Cantonese barbecue with a bright, autumnal twist. Traditionally, Char Siu relies on maltose and five-spice to create its iconic sticky coat. In this elevated version, we melt rich, spiced apple butter directly into standard hoisin sauce. The pork belly undergoes a two-step process: first, a low-and-slow braise to break down the tough connective tissues until the meat is incredibly tender. Next, it gets threaded onto skewers, heavily brushed with the lacquer-like glaze, and charred quickly under a broiler or over a hot grill. The high heat caramelises the natural sugars from the apple butter and hoisin, creating crisp, smoky edges that contrast beautifully with the melt-in-your-mouth interior. It's a striking balance of savoury, sweet, fatty, and tart that makes for an unforgettable appetiser or main course. Ingredients For the Pork & Braise: 2 lbs (1 kg) ...