Baked Char Siu Bao

Earlier this weekend I had a Char Siu Bao, which is simply a steamed pork bun. It is so delicious. Pacific Rim in Kalamazoo gets pastries and baked goods from Chiu Quon Bakery and man I have never been disappointed.

Char Siu Bao

And because I loved it so much I am making baked Char Siu Bao! Last night I put all the ingredients for the filling in the crockpot and simmered on low. I am doing it a little different then the recipes I have read for traditional Char Siu. I put the marinade and the cooking liquid in the crockpot and it will be more shredded, while traditionally the pork is finely diced. Here is what it looks like now:

Not the most appetizing picture, but that is the Char Siu

I am letting it cook a couple more hours in the crockpot while I work on the dough.... I will return later tonight or tomorrow with the finished product!