How to Make: The Best Barbecue Pork Vietnamese Sandwich | Bánh Mì Xã Xíu | Char Siu BBQ Pork Recipe

char siu pork

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Grilled chicken offers a leaner option while pork shoulder is more affordable.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier, while yogurt provides a budget-friendly creamy option.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Hot sauce can provide similar heat with fewer calories, while chili paste is often cheaper.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix together ingredients for marinade — adjust according to taste before mixing with the pork.

Evenly coat the pork in marinade. Cover with foil & let marinade for at least 30 minutes. Overnight for best results.

Bake pork for 25 minutes covered, turn and continue to cook for 15 more minutes uncovered.

Remove drippings from baking pan and add to a sauce pan.

Add 1 cup of water, 1 tbsp corn starch.

Add fish sauce and sugar to taste.

Cook until sauce thickens to desired consistency.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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