Pulled pork char siu bao

caliking · July 11

Had some pulled pork left from a buttlet I smoked last weekend…

Chopped up some of the PP, added toban djian, scallions, five spice, hoisin, oyster sauce, and some other stuff, to make the bao.

The sample (although asymmetrically filled) was pretty tasty 🤤

Canugghead · July 11

Nice buns (nod @GrateEggspectations)!

Botch · July 11

Yum!

lousubcap · July 11

Yes sir!

paqman · July 11

👀

Buckwoody Egger · July 11

very talented cook!!

lkapigian · July 11

Now that’s Bombdiggity!

JohnInCarolina · July 11

I'd hit it.

caliking · July 12

Thanks, all.

Tried a recipe that called for cake flour, since I had some that needed to be used up. I liked the texture, but the clan says they like the more bready type of bao. Back to the AP + cornstarch version they've liked before.

A stash of pulled pork in the freezer is like a blank slate to play with. So many options

kl8ton · July 12

I always have to look up words when you post a cook.

Buckwoody Egger · July 12

kl8ton said:

I always have to look up words when you post a cook.

is this about buttlet and that the one in the pic at 9 o’clock reminds you of the phrase “couldn’t pull a greased hair out of a cat’s butt”?

happy friday

caliking · July 12

Buckwoody Egger said:

kl8ton said:

I always have to look up words when you post a cook.

is this about buttlet and that the one in the pic at 9 o’clock reminds you of the phrase “couldn’t pull a greased hair out of a cat’s butt”?

happy friday

I need a minute to unpack this comment 😅

Buckwoody Egger · July 12

caliking said:
I need a minute to unpack this comment 😅

lol it’s usually an insult about the weak towing ability of an inferior truck, tractor, etc

kl8ton · July 12

Words I need to look up: siu bao toban djian

Words I do not need to look up: buttlet (obviously a small butt)

Buckwoody Egger · July 12

thank you for your clarification and with apologies the attention may now fully revert back to celebrating this great cook

MaskedMarvel · July 12

caliking said:

Thanks, all.

Tried a recipe that called for cake flour, since I had some that needed to be used up. I liked the texture, but the clan says they like the more bready type of bao. Back to the AP + cornstarch version they've liked before.

A stash of pulled pork in the freezer is like a blank slate to play with. So many options

Freezer pork. The best!

Mind sharing that recipe?

BeanHead · July 12

Looks beautiful. Mine are never that nice looking!

johnmitchell · July 12

Fantastic as always 😋

lkapigian · July 12

kl8ton said:

I always have to look up words when you post a cook.

lol

GrateEggspectations · July 12

Your buns look scrumptious, @caliking. Likely on par with @Canugghead’s wife’s!

Agree with the earlier comment that a recipe share would be great.

caliking · July 12

Buckwoody Egger said:

caliking said:
I need a minute to unpack this comment 😅

lol it’s usually an insult about the weak towing ability of an inferior truck, tractor, etc

Now I get it. Learned me something. Filed away for future use.

The last funny one I'd heard was "madder than a two-peckered owl" !

caliking · July 12

@MaskedMarvel, @GrateEggspectations - this is the recipe I started with:

https://redhousespice.com/steamed-bao-buns/

I used cake flour, but will go back to a recipe that calls for APF + cornstarch (about 20%). My last attempt at bao was this recipe, and turned out well.

https://www.hungryhuy.com/char-siu-bao/

For the filling, I went with what sounded good... 2 cups of chopped up PP. Dash of oyster, hoisin, toban djian, light soy, dark soy sauces. Ginger, scallions. Briefly sauteed all of this in 1 TBSP of sesame oil. The salt in the ingredients adds up, so I may leave some out next time.

caliking · July 12

Round 2…
same recipe , but used APF 240g, cornstarch 60g , and water 150ml. Could probably add water up to 55%.

Texture was much better.

better.

johnmitchell · July 12

That looks spectacular😋😋😋 your first pic reminds me of @SGH 😉

BeanHead · July 12

caliking said:

The last funny one I'd heard was "madder than a two-peckered owl" !

I have stuffed several owls (in my short life…) and if in the future I ever find a two-peckered version I will certainly let you know!

caliking · July 13

johnmitchell said:

That looks spectacular😋😋😋 your first pic reminds me of @SGH 😉

I don’t know if that’s a compliment 😅

caliking · July 13

BeanHead said:

caliking said:

The last funny one I'd heard was "madder than a two-peckered owl" !

I have stuffed several owls (in my short life…) and if in the future I ever find a two-peckered version I will certainly let you know!

Be careful… those are apparently the mad ones.

Pulled pork char siu bao

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