4 lbs. of pork, Boston butt

MARINADE:

1 1/3 c. white sugar
2 tbsp. red bean curd
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. wine, dry sherry
1 tsp. Chinese five spices
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red food coloring

Cut pork into 1 inch thick slabs. Soak pork slabs in marinade overnight. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees, turning at intervals.

VARIATION #1:
1/2 c. honey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. oyster sauce

The above ingredients may be added to the basic marinade above.

VARIATION #2:
2 c. brown sugar may be substituted for the 1 1/3 c. white sugar

VARIATION #3:
5 lbs. chicken wings may be substituted for the 4 lbs. of pork butt

COMMENTARY: This well known popular item is frequently included in numerous Chinese dishes, especially in noodle dishes.