BBQ Pork Bao Buns
Bao Wow Wow! | 2 Servings
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
BBQ pork buns, or char siu bao, are a classic Cantonese treat made with soft steamed buns filled with sweet and savory barbecue pork. A dim sum favorite, they’re beloved for their rich and comforting flavors. They’re an easy snack and super portable, too!
Ingredients
1 unit
BBQ Pork Bao Buns
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
Cooking Steps
MICROWAVE
- Place three bao buns on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel.
- Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. (Cooking time may vary.)
- Serve warm.
STEAMER
- Preheat steamer.
- Place bao buns slightly apart on a lined steamer basket. Steam over boiling water on high heat for 5-6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
- Serve warm.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the taste, though some found it too sweet. A few noted a cinnamon-like flavor that surprised them.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, with both microwave and steaming options. Some had trouble getting the bottom fully cooked.
- Suggestions: Consider serving with a dipping sauce for extra flavor. Steam for best texture, or microwave with a damp paper towel.
- Portions: Several mentioned wanting more filling; the bread-to-meat ratio left some unsatisfied.
- Texture: The soft, steamed buns were praised, but a few found them doughy or tough.
Reviews from our home cooks
These pork buns were delicious and so easy to microwave. Want to keep some in fridge for quick lunch or snack! Will reorder as soon as I see them as a choice!
I loved it. They were very tasty and very easy to make!
First time trying. They were quick and easy to prepare. The pork filling is delicious
Easy to heat up and serve. Enough flavor on their own but great in a rice bowl with Asian sauces.
Just like what I get at my favorite dim sum restaurant!
This was probably due to user error but both times I tried to make these the dough on the bottom of the bun stayed uncooked. I did half steamed and half microwaved and it came to temperature but both times it was raw dough on the bottom.
The texture is lovely, but the combination of hoisin and five spice in the filling is a little non traditional and off-putting.
At dim sum restaurants these bao have more filling. I would also like to see red bean bao offered
A little too sweet but good. It's a quick and easy meal.
They are really small and the filling to bread ratio is off. Also too sweet
