Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 lbs pork shoulder
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp red food color
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder

Method

  • Halve pork lengthwise. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Drain pork, reserving marinade. Place pork on oiled wire rack in a baking pan.
  • Roast, uncovered, for 30 mins. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Roast pork, uncovered, for 1 hour more or until browned and cooked through, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand, covered, for 10 mins before slicing.