Macanese Pork Chop Bun (Macau) on Sandwiches of History

pork chops

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast offers a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more economical.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pickled vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Fresh vegetables add crunch and are often less expensive.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain rolls provide more fiber, while white bread is often cheaper.

Prepare marinade by combining soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and Chinese five spice in a bag.

Add thin cut, bone-in pork chops to the marinade, press out the air, and let marinate overnight in the fridge.

Pat pork chops off, salt them, and add a little oil.

Grill the marinated pork chops over direct coals, flipping occasionally until they reach the right temperature.

Butter and toast the Papo Seco roll on the grill.

Add the grilled pork chop (bone-in) to the toasted roll.

Optionally add NEWKS Blazin’ Raisin hot sauce to the sandwich.

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