Orange Hoisin Leftover Pork Sandwiches

Orange Hoisin Pork Sandwiches

This is the kind of meal we like to refer to as a "Leftover Rescue Recipe" but the truth is we purposely grilled extra pork chops one evening in order to plan dinner for the next day, which promised to be very busy with not much time for cooking. These outstanding hot sandwiches are simply made with thin slices of leftover pork chops, which get tossed in a quick cooking Orange Hoisin Sauce which also can be made in advance if you prefer; just another way that a little simple meal planning can ensure a terrific dinner even on the busiest of days.

Serves 4- 6

• 4 large grilled center loin pork chops, thinly sliced ( you can also use quickly stir fried pork tenderloin slices)

To prepare the sauce, sauté together 

• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 3 tbsp peanut oil

When the garlic has softened but not browned add:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp grated ginger root
• 1/2 tsp five spice powder
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey

Stir and simmer until reduced and thickened to about the consistency of plum sauce. Toss the pork slices in the sauce over medium heat only enough to warm the pork and remove from the burner.

Serve on your favorite toasted sandwich rolls with 

sliced, roasted red pepper