Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tbsp

Dark Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

Oyster Sauce

2 tbsp

Rice Wine Vinegar

3 tbsp

Honey

2 tbsp

Brown Sugar

4 tbsp

Hoisin Sauce

0.5 tsp

Chinese Five Spice

0.5 tbsp

Red Food Coloring

4 unit

Thin, Boneless Pork Chops

1 unit

Fluffy Baguette

0.25 cup

Braunschweiger

8 slice

Cucumber

0.5 cup

Fresh Cilantro

chopped

1 cup

Char Siu

chopped

6 slice

Fresh Jalapeno Pepper

0.5 cup

Pickled Daikon And/or Carrots

2 tbsp

Mayonnaise

Step 1
~32 min

Combine dark soy sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, Chinese five spice, and red food coloring in a bowl.

Step 2
~32 min

Place pork chops in a Ziplock bag.

Step 3
~32 min

Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the bag.

Step 4
~32 min

Massage the sauce into the pork chops.

Step 5
~32 min

Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible.

Step 6
~32 min

Refrigerate the pork chops for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Step 7
~32 min

Remove pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.

Key Technique: Grilling
Step 8
~32 min

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Step 9
~32 min

Grill the pork chops until cooked through, about 12 minutes.

Step 10
~32 min

Remove the pork chops from the grill and let rest.

Step 11
~32 min

Chop the pork chops.

Step 12
~32 min

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 13
~32 min

Warm the baguette or bolillo roll in the oven for 3 minutes.

Step 14
~32 min

Remove the roll from the oven and slice it in half lengthwise.

Step 15
~32 min

Spread Braunschweiger on the bottom half of the roll.

Step 16
~32 min

Top with cucumber slices, cilantro, chopped char siu, jalapeno slices, and pickled carrots and daikon.

Step 17
~32 min

Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the roll.

Step 18
~32 min

Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich.

Step 19
~32 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the pork for at least 8 hours for best flavor.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your spice preference.

Toast the baguette for extra crispiness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The char siu can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of pickled vegetables.

Serve with a side of chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vietnamese spring rolls
Pho

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Vietnam

Cultural Significance

Popular street food in Vietnam.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Casual

Popularity Score

75/100

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