Vietnamese Grilled Pork Buns
A sweet and savory Vietnamese-inspired street food dish featuring grilled pork and steamed buns. Serve immediately for the best experience.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound pork shoulderthinly sliced
- ●4-6 sweet bunstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup grilling sauceVietnamese-style or similar
- ●2 tablespoons hoisin sauceoptional
- ●1 cup pickled carrotsstore-bought or homemade
- ●1 cup pickled daikonstore-bought or homemade
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
- ●1-2 teaspoons srirachaoptional
- ●1/4 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
- ●2 tablespoons veggie oilfor brushing grill
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together grilling sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Brush the mixture onto the sliced pork, making sure to coat evenly.
- 4
Grill the pork for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 5
While the pork is cooking, toast the buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 6
Once the pork is cooked, let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing it thinly.
- 7
Assemble the buns by spreading a layer of pickled carrots and daikon on the bottom bun.
- 8
Add a few slices of the grilled pork on top of the pickled vegetables.
- 9
Drizzle a small amount of hoisin sauce on top of the pork, if using.
- 10
Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top of the pork for garnish.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!