Crossing a cultural divide, hoisin brings the dominant Asian flavor to this sauce that still retains the American standard of a sweet and tangy tomato base. More

Of all of the sauces to explore for this mini American-Chinese sauce series, hoisin was the most intriguing to me—it's one that I use most often, yet never considered what actually goes into making it. Hoisin is a staple in many American Chinese dishes—almost anything labeled "barbecue" is sure to have it, and you'll usually find it alongside moo shu pork and peking duck. More