How to Reheat Chinese BBQ Pork [5 Ways to Keep it Juicy]

The Chinese BBQ can be served with numerous dishes like steamed greens, soup nodules, and rice. If you are a lover of barbeque pork, then you are probably wondering if there is a way you can reheat your leftovers, so they turn out juicy and mouth-watering. 

The best ways to reheat Chinese BBQ pork include using an oven, microwave, grill, air fryer, and the Sous Vide style. Most of the time, it is not recommended to reheat Chinese food in a microwave, but I will guide you on how to go about it without getting the food soggy or dry. 

It is best to reheat leftover pork to minimize your chances of getting trichinosis. Food safety is crucial, so always make certain that the food isn’t spoilt before reheating. You can do this by touching and smelling—slimy texture and a foul smell signal that you should dispose of the food. 

1. Reheating Chinese BBQ Pork in a Microwave

This method is not a top choice for most individuals because they can easily end up with a soggy outcome. But if you want a simple and fast way to reheat your food, follow this guideline:

1. Defrost or thaw the meat earlier than you intend to reheat it. 
2. Wrap the BBQ pork in parchment paper or dampened paper towels which prevent it from drying out. 
3. Place the food in a microwave-safe dish.
4. Cover the tray with loose wax paper. 
5. Reheat the food on medium-low heat for 1-minute increments as you gauge its temperature.
6. When your food thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s time to remove the pork from the microwave. 
7. Let the food stand for 3-5 minutes before you unwrap it. 

2. Reheating Chinese BBQ Pork in an Oven

The oven method is ideal if you have a large amount of pork to reheat. It may call for more work, yet it is the best medium because it leads to a savory outcome. Here is the procedure:

1. Thaw the BBQ overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat the oven to low heat of about 250-300 degrees Fahrenheit. Too much heat will dry up the meat.
3. Prepare an oven-safe tray by spraying a little bit of oil or melted butter in it.
4. Evenly spread the pork in the tray and cover it with aluminum foil. 
5. Place the tray in the oven and bake until warm. Always check the food temperature with a food thermometer as it is the only way you can be sure it is neither undercooked nor overcooked. 
6. When ready, please remove it from the oven and let it stand before serving. 

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3. Reheating Chinese BBQ Pork in a Grill

The grill method is pretty efficient and easy, though your food may turn out hard and dry if you lack the necessary skills. To reheat your leftover Chinese BBQ pork in a grill:

1. Preheat one side of the grill to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. You can choose to smear the meat with sauce or any other coating of your choosing. 
3. Wrap the BBQ pork in aluminum foil, then place it on the side of the grill that isn’t heated; this is the safe way to go about it if you are afraid to ruin the food.
4. Let the pork heat till it gets to the desired temperature.  
5. Unwrap the meat and put it directly on the grill to become crispy- this is optional. 
6. Your pork should be ready to serve. 

4. Reheating Chinese BBQ Pork in an Air Fryer

This medium will serve you well if you love perfectly textured BBQ pork. 

1. Preheat the fryer to 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 4 minutes.
2. Cover the pork in aluminum foil and place it in the fryer basket. 
3. Warm the food for about 5 minutes or until it gets to the desired internal temperature.
4. When ready, let it cool before serving. 

5. Reheating Chinese BBQ Pork Using the Sous Vide Style

The Sous Vide Style is another ideal reheating method that ensures the pork retains its flavor. It is pretty easy and can be done by everyone. If you want to try this method out, follow this procedure:

1. Place a saucepan on a stove and pour in a sizable amount of water.
2. Bring the water to boil to at least 170 degrees Fahrenheit. 
3. Wrap up the pork in a vacuum pack. 
4. Place the wrapped meat in hot water. It will reheat through the vacuum created by the pack and hot water.
5. The pork should stay in the water for at least half an hour. 
6. When well-warmed, remove the pack from the water and serve the food.

I highly recommend this method because it results in a moist and tender outcome. It also retains the texture and taste of the food.

Conclusion

In closing, I hope you found the tips I have given utilitarian. Remember to wrap the BBQ pork before reheating because this simple step makes a big difference to the outcome.