Honey BBQ pulled pork buns • SA Pork

Ingredients

• 500g deboned pork shoulder
• 1-2 star anise
• 1-2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 cups spicy BBQ sauce (like Steers or Jimmy’s)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon peri-peri sauce (optional for extra heat)
• 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed (about 43°C)
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar divided
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
• 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced
• 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour