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Garlic and Five Spice Pork Chop Sandwiches

Garlic and Five Spice Pork Chop Sandwiches

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    30 minutes
  • Rating

We got the idea for these tasty sandwiches from the Macanese street food called “pork chop bun.” We use boneless thin-cut pork chops (look for ones about ½ inch thick), pound them even thinner and give them a quick marinade in bottled teriyaki sauce boosted with garlic and five-spice powder. A broiler makes quick work of cooking the pork. For added flavor and richness, butter the cut sides of the buns before toasting. And if you like, tuck lettuce leaves, pickled red onions or pickled jalapeños into the sandwiches for serving.

Ingredients
  • ¼

    cup teriyaki sauce

  • 6

    medium garlic cloves, finely grated

  • ½

    teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • Ground black pepper

  • 8

    thin-cut boneless pork loin chops (about 1 pound total; see note), trimmed and pounded to ⅛-inch thickness

  • 4

    Kaiser rolls OR potato buns, toasted (see note)

  • Mayonnaise, to serve

In a bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, garlic, five-spice and ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the pork and turn to coat, then set aside. Heat the broiler with a rack about 4 inches from the element. Arrange the pork in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil until sizzling and browned at the edges, 4 to 5 minutes, flipping the pieces halfway through. Serve in buns spread with mayonnaise.

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