Gua bao are small meat filled steamed bun sandwiches popular in Taiwan, China, and Japan. Stewed pork belly is a traditional gua bao filling and they are often topped with crushed peanuts and some type of pickled vegetable. When done right, gua bao are tiny porky wonders that fit in the palm of your hand….
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Pulled Pork Sandwich with Slaw and Sauce
A good pulled pork sandwich is one of my favorite ways to enjoy smoked pork shoulder. For me, there are a few key parts to constructing an excellent pulled pork sandwich. First, you need to start with good pulled pork. I like a chunky pull, rather than tiny shreds, with a good ratio of crispy…
Tri-Tip Sandwich with Roasted Garlic Mayo and Pickled Onion
Firing up the smoker as often as I do has its consequences. Namely, I end up with ridiculous amounts of smoked meat jockeying for refrigerator space with random long-forgotten condiments. Of course, this is one of those proverbial “first world” problems that I should be abundantly grateful to have. In any case, it is a…