Barbecued pork bao
 
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These barbecued pork bao are a quick and flavorful little sandwich stuffed with tender, marinated pork tenderloin, cucumbers, scallions and cilantro.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
Pork
  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar
  • ½ tsp. Chinese five-spice powder
Bao
  • 1 package bao buns, steamed according to package instructions
  • 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced on an angle
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 few sprigs of cilantro
  • Sriracha and extra hoisin (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine the garlic, hoisin, ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and five-spice powder in a Ziploc bag. Reserve a few tablespoons in a small dish for basting. Add the pork to the bag and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Heat a grill over medium-high heat. Cook the pork for about 20 minutes, turning frequently. The internal temperature should reach 145F. While cooking, baste with reserved marinade.
  3. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
  4. While pork is cooking, steam the bao buns according to package directions.
  5. To serve, put a few slices of meat in each bun, along with some cucumber, scallion and cilantro. Top with sriracha and hoisin, if desired.
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