Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs (Char Siu)
Each serving of Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs packs 19g protein and 999 calories — a calorie-dense choice for surplus phases and muscle-building blocks. Batch-preps 6 servings quickly on the stovetop, making it efficient for weekend prep sessions. Perfect when your training intensity demands the extra calories to support strength gains.
Ingredients
- •Hoisin sauce(80g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
- •Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)(30g)
- •Honey(30g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Garlic(15g)
- •3/4 teaspoon red food colouring (optional for that beautiful red colour)
- •Five-Spice Powder, Chinese(3g)
- •Pork Belly Ribs(998g)
- •Shallot
- •Hoisin sauce(60g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Sherry, Dry(15g)
- •Honey(15g)
- •Brown sugar(30g)
- •Garlic(5g)
- •Five-Spice Powder, Chinese(1g)
- •1/4 teaspoon red food colouring
Instructions
- 1Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, wine, honey, sugar, garlic, colouring (if using) and spice powder in a shallow bowl. Whisk well to combine. Pour half of the sauce into a jug and reserve for later. Add the pork into the bowl with the remaining sauce. Rotate to cover completely and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-3 hours, or cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
- 2After marinading, preheat oven to grill/broil settings on medium heat (176°C | 350°F). Drain pork and discard the marinade. Line a baking pan with baking/parchment paper or aluminium foil. Place pork onto pan and grill/broil for 30 minutes on one side, basting two or three times with the reserved marinade. Rotate with tongs and baste again with the marinade twice again while grilling/broiling.
- 3Remove from oven and allow to cool.
- 4If you like additional glaze, combine all of the (extra) glaze ingredients into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 5-8 minutes until the sauce has thickened (keep your eye on it as it can burn easily if the heat is too high). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- 5Cut pork into thick slices to serve. Serve over steamed rice and/or vegetables with the extra glaze.
Nutrition — Per Serving
999
calories
19g
protein
89g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 32.3g
- Sodium
- 1305 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
6 servings per batch · ~242g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs have per serving?
Each serving provides 19g of protein alongside 999 calories, with 89g fat and 29g carbs. This is a high-calorie, high-fat option best suited for muscle gain phases or refeed days when surplus calories are the goal.
How long does Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs take to prep?
Listed as quick prep on the stovetop and yields 6 servings per batch. You can have a full week of prepared servings ready after one cooking session.
Is Sticky Chinese BBQ Pork Belly Ribs good for muscle gain?
At 999 calories per serving with 19g protein, this recipe excels during bulk phases when you're chasing a caloric surplus. The high fat content supports hormone production while the carbohydrate portion aids recovery.
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