Pulled Pork Bao Buns
These Pulled Pork Bao Buns are made with marinated pork shoulder, herbs and spices, and freshly chopped vegetables, enveloped in a soft and fluffy bao bun for an exquisite Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
For the pork
- 1 pound pork shoulder cut in 3” chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth or water and a cube of bouillon
For the buns
- 8 fresh bao buns
- 1 carrot julienned
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
Instructions
- Mix together the soy sauce, olive oil, 5-spice, garlic and ginger powders in a medium bowl. Place the pork in the bowl and marinate for 15 minutes to up to 5 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat beef broth in a pot large enough to fit the pork. Add the onion, pork, and the marinade to the pot. Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, until the pork can be shredded with a fork.
- Remove the pork from the pot and shred.
- Steam the buns according to the package instructions.
- Fill each bun with shredded pork. Top with carrot, green onion, sesame seeds, cilantro and hoisin sauce.
Notes
The pork must be cut into chunks so that it cooks faster. You can also cook the pork in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, if you wish.
Be sure to watch the pot as the pork cooks to make sure the water doesn’t evaporate.
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