Follow these steps for perfect results
Dark Soy Sauce
Soy Sauce
Oyster Sauce
Rice Wine Vinegar
Honey
Brown Sugar
Hoisin Sauce
Chinese Five Spice
Red Food Coloring
Thin, Boneless Pork Chops
Fluffy Baguette
Braunschweiger
Cucumber
Fresh Cilantro
chopped
Char Siu
chopped
Fresh Jalapeno Pepper
Pickled Daikon And/or Carrots
Mayonnaise
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.
Place pork chops in a Ziplock bag.
Pour the sauce over the pork chops in the bag.
Massage the sauce into the pork chops.
Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible.
Refrigerate the pork chops for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
Remove pork chops from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Grill the pork chops until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
Remove the pork chops from the grill and let rest.
Chop the pork chops.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Warm the baguette or bolillo roll in the oven for 3 minutes.
Remove the roll from the oven and slice it in half lengthwise.
Spread Braunschweiger on the bottom half of the roll.
Top with cucumber slices, cilantro, chopped char siu, jalapeno slices, and pickled carrots and daikon.
Spread mayonnaise on the top half of the roll.
Place the top half of the roll on the sandwich.
Serve immediately.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The char siu can be made ahead of time.
Serve the sandwich cut in half on a plate.
Serve with a side of pickled vegetables.
Serve with a side of chips.
Pairs well with the spicy and savory flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular street food in Vietnam.
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