Char Siu Pork (Chinese BBQ Pork)

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1. 1Step 1: Cut pork in half to make two long strips. (Note 5)
2. 2Step 2: Mix Marinade ingredients in a bowl.
3. 3Step 3: Place the pork and Marinade in a stain proof container or ziplock bag. Marinate 24 to 48 hours in the fridge (3 hours is the bare minimum).
4. 4Step 4: Preheat oven to 160C/320F.
5. 5Step 5: Line a tray with foil and place a rack on top (recommended but not critical).
6. 6Step 6: Remove pork from the marinade, save Marinade. Place pork on rack.
7. 7Step 7: Roast for 30 minutes.
8. 8Step 8: Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade in a saucepan. Mix Extra Honey into marinade. Bring to simmer over medium high and cook for 2 minutes until syrupy. Remove from heat.
9. 9Step 9: Remove pork from oven. Dab marinade all over, then turn. Baste then roast for a further 30 minutes.
10. 10Step 10: Remove pork from oven. Brush with marinade again, then turn, brush with marinade and roast for a further 20 minutes. If charring too quickly, cover with foil.
11. 11Step 11: Baste again on surface then bake for a further 10 minutes until caramelised and sticky. Meat should be tender but not falling apart, like with pulled pork. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
12. 12Step 12: Serve with rice and steamed Chinese greens. See notes for more uses!