Bao Buns with Smoked Brisket, Pickled Onions, and Pesto Oil
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Oven Smoked Brisket (or any meat)
- BBQ Sauce, for brushing
Pickled Red Onions:
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tbsp warm water
Pesto Oil:
- 6 frozen basil cubes
- 1 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed or frozen garlic cubes
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- pinch black pepper
For Assembly:
- 12 Bao Buns
- Greens of your choice
- garlic mayo or a pareve Caesar dressing, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickled Red Onions (this should be done ahead). Combine all ingredients in a jar or container. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and then refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the brisket while cold. Place on a baking sheet. Brush with a thin layer of BBQ sauce. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until warmed through.
- Prepare the Pesto Oil. Combine all ingredients.
- Assemble the Bao Buns. Open each bun. Add greens, meat, and pickled red onions. Drizzle with Pesto Oil and garlic mayo. Serve immediately.
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