Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 746kcal 37%
Fat 37g 56%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 16g 32%
Protein 44g 88%
Cholesterol 167mg 55%
Sodium 1,015mg 42%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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How To Make Macau's Beloved Anthony Bourdain-Approved Bone-in Pork Chop Sandwich

Name: How To Make Macau's Beloved Anthony Bourdain-Approved Bone-in Pork Chop Sandwich
Prep time: 300 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 325 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight1/2 teaspoon MSG, such as Aji-no-moto1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon five spice powder (see notes)3 tablespoons dark brown sugar3 dried bay leaves1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/4 teaspoon white peppercornsFour 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (about 6 ounces; 170g each), see notes; 4 pineapple buns, halved horizontally (see notes); 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted; Vegetable oil, for frying

Prep 5h

Cook 25m

Total 5h 25m

This Anthony Bourdain-approved bone-in pork chop sandwich is a beloved Macanese dish. Made with a blend of salt, MSG, spices, and brown sugar, then placed on a pineapple bun, the pork chops are juicy and flavorful. Fried to perfection, this authentic recipe will transport you to Macau with every bite.

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoon (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight1/2 teaspoon MSG, such as Aji-no-moto1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon five spice powder (see notes)3 tablespoons dark brown sugar3 dried bay leaves1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds1/4 teaspoon white peppercornsFour 1/2-inch-thick bone-in pork chops (about 6 ounces; 170g each), see notes

4 pineapple buns, halved horizontally (see notes)

2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted

Vegetable oil, for frying