Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce 14 oz (2-Pack) — Honey-Sweet Chinese Barbecue, Ready-to-Use Glaze

Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce is a ready-to-use, honey-sweet Chinese barbecue sauce designed for marinating, glazing, and finishing meats, vegetables, and plant-based proteins.

Bring the recognizable sweet-savory flavor of Cantonese char siu to home cooking with this two-pack of 14 oz bottles. Formulated to mimic the glossy, caramelized finish of restaurant-style Chinese barbecue, it simplifies meal prep: use it straight from the bottle to marinate, baste while grilling, or brush on for a shiny oven roast. The balanced profile works across pork, chicken, beef, ribs, seafood, tofu, and more, turning everyday proteins into bold, familiar-flavored dishes.

How does this sauce transform grilled and oven-baked dishes?

Char siu sauce adds a sticky, caramelized surface and concentrated sweet-savory notes that improve both taste and texture. When applied during grilling or baking, sugars and umami components create a glossy crust and deepen the dish’s overall flavor.

• Brush on during the last 10–15 minutes of cooking for a shiny glaze.
• Use as a finishing baste to build layers of flavor without burning.
• Caramelizes evenly under high heat for attractive color and appeal.

What proteins and recipes pair best with Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce?

The sauce is purposely versatile, pairing with traditional pork but also uplifting poultry, beef, seafood, and vegetarian proteins. It suits both quick weeknight meals and more elaborate barbecue or roast preparations.

• Pork shoulder or tenderloin for classic char siu roasts.
• Chicken thighs or drumsticks for sticky, flavorful grills.
• Ribs and beef cuts as a sweet-savory barbecue glaze.
• Tofu, tempeh, or seitan to add depth to plant-based dishes.

How do I use the sauce as a marinade, glaze, or stir-fry seasoning?

Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce is designed for flexible use: marinate to infuse, glaze during cooking for sheen, or add at the end of a stir-fry for concentrated flavor. Adjust application and timing to control sweetness and caramelization.

• Marinade: coat protein and refrigerate 1–4 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.
• Glaze: brush repeatedly in the final grilling or roasting stage for layered caramelization.
• Stir-fry: add near the end of cooking to keep its texture and avoid burning.

Does this sauce simplify meal prep for busy cooks?

Yes—its ready-to-use format reduces hands-on seasoning time and replaces multiple pantry items with one balanced sauce. It’s a convenient shortcut that still produces restaurant-inspired results.

• No mixing required: pour, marinate, baste, or drizzle straight from the bottle.
• Two 14 oz bottles provide extra supply for repeated meals or larger families.
• Works in grills, ovens, stovetops, and air fryers for flexible cooking methods.

Who is this for? Home cooks seeking an authentic-tasting Chinese barbecue shortcut, barbecue enthusiasts wanting a sweet-savory glaze, and anyone exploring flavorful marinades for meat-free meals will find this Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce valuable. It’s especially useful for people who want consistent, glossy results without complex ingredient lists or long prep time.

Ingredients

Sugar, water, salt, fermented soybean paste (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), honey, soy sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat, caramel color, high fructose corn syrup), malt syrup (rice, barley malt), modified corn starch, dehydrated garlic, spices, acetic acid, red 40