Pork Char Siu with Steamed Chinese Buns

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Whisk 1 1/2 cups water and next 7 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in 2 cups green onions. Transfer to large (2-gallon) resealable plastic bag. Add pork; seal bag. Turn to coat pork with marinade. Chill overnight.

   Step 2

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Transfer pork and marinade to large ovenproof pot with lid (marinade will not cover pork). Cover; roast until meat falls apart, turning occasionally, about 4 hours. Transfer pork to work surface; cool slightly. Spoon off fat from pan juices. Shred into bite-size pieces; transfer to 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Stir in pan juices and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and chill. Before continuing, rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F oven, about 20 minutes.

   Step 3

   Sprinkle pork with 1/4 cup green onions and cilantro. Serve with steamed buns.

   Step 4

   *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.