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How Do You Get That Perfect Sticky Red Glaze on Char Siu?

Have you ever pulled a tray from your oven, expecting that glorious, glistening, crimson-edged Char Siu you see hanging in Cantonese restaurant windows, only to find a pale, slightly sad-looking piece of pork? You followed the recipe, you marinated for hours, but the magic just isn’t there. That deep color, that sticky, caramelized glaze that clings to every bite… it feels like a restaurant secret.