Pork Belly Bao Buns

These delicious pork belly bao buns are filled with tender braised pork belly, pickled vegetables, and a savory sauce.
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Pork Belly Bao Buns

Ingredients - Serves 4

Let's Get Started

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  3. Place the pork belly in a baking dish and pour the sauce mixture over it, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Cover the baking dish with foil and roast in the oven for 2.5 hours, or until the pork belly is tender and easily pulls apart.
  5. Remove the pork belly from the oven and let it cool slightly. Shred the pork belly into smaller pieces.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the shredded pork belly and cook for a few minutes until slightly crispy.
  7. Steam the bao buns according to package instructions.
  8. Assemble the bao buns by placing a spoonful of shredded pork belly inside each bun. Top with pickled vegetables and chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve the pork belly bao buns warm and enjoy!

Dietary Info

  • Dish Type: Appetizer
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbs: 40g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Sugar: 5g