Hickory Bao Beef with Char Siu Glaze
A fusion of Asian flavors with a twist of American BBQ. This dish features tender beef short ribs in a sweet and savory hickory bao with a char siu glaze.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Beef short ribsFor slow cooking
- ●4 Hickory baoHomemade or store-bought
- ●1/4 cup Char siu glazeHomemade or store-bought
- ●1/4 cup Corned beefFor added flavor
- ●2 tablespoons HoneyFor sweetness
- ●2 tablespoons Siu sauceFor added depth
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame oilFor finishing touch
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- 2
Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium heat. Sear beef short ribs until browned on all sides.
- 4
Add 1 cup of hickory bao, 1/4 cup of corned beef, and 1/4 cup of siu sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Braise for 2-1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- 6
While the short ribs are cooking, prepare the char siu glaze by whisking together 1/4 cup of honey, 2 tablespoons of siu sauce, and 2 tablespoons of sesame oil.
- 7
Once the short ribs are done, remove the pot from the oven and brush the char siu glaze over the top.
- 8
Return the pot to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the glaze is caramelized.
- 9
Serve the beef short ribs with steamed bao and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.