Barbecued Pork - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. boned pork loin
3 c. sugar
1/3 c. salt
pinch of Chinese allspice powder
pinch of garlic powder
1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp. sherry
1/2 c. boiling water
1 or 2 drops red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Cut boned pork loin in half lengthwise.
(If tenderloin is thick,
cut it in half and remove membrane.) Mix remaining ingredients, except oil, in a large bowl, stirring until sugar and salt
are\tnearly dissolved.
Add pork pieces stirring to coat well.
Marinate
1\thour or more.
Then add 1 tablespoon oil
(to give
pork a shiny glaze.) Marinate at least 3 hours longer or overnight, turning pork occasionally.
Place pork on a
rack
with roasting pan underneath to catch drips.
(Add a small
amount
of water in bottom of the pan for prevent burning.)
Bake
at 425\u00b0 for about 20 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 325\u00b0
and
continue roasting
30
to
35 minutes turning pork occasionally.