Cantonese BBQ Pork Rub
$8.95
Sweet & Spicy
Smoky
This sweet, spicy dry rub for pork is garlicky and peppery with medium-low heat and aromatic and licoricey notes.
Ingredients
Sugar, salt, paprika, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, crushed red pepper, star anise, fennel, cloves, white pepper
California Prop 65 Warning
Consuming this product can expose you to Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Find more information at www.p65warnings.ca.gov/food.
How to Use
Season proteins and veggies, like pork, chicken, or carrots, before grilling or roasting. For marinade, mix equal parts Chinese BBQ powder, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and olive oil.
About this Spice
The spicy, sweet, complex flavor of this BBQ seasoning was inspired by traditional Chinese, char siu, which is a Cantonese barbecued pork. To learn more, go Behind the Seasoning: Cantonese BBQ Pork Rub.
This pork rub has aromatic spices found in Chinese Five Spice. Salt, sugar, and other ingredients balance the flavor for a versatile rub.
We have added paprika to make it more versatile and the composition more closely parallels the traditional Chinese char siu, but they have very similar flavors.
Cantonese BBQ Pork Rub FAQ
Do you grill before or after dry rub?
For the most authentic Cantonese-style flavor, apply dry rub generously before grilling.
Why is Chinese pork red on the outside?
Chinese pork is typically red in color on the outside is created with a fermented bean curd, but some restaurants can also use red food coloring to make the color even more vibrant.
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