
Miso-Glazed Pork Belly Bao Buns
with Spicy Mayo, Peanuts & Cucumber-Cabbage Slaw
40 min
Our beloved bao buns are back! These soft, pillowy steamed buns are the perfect vehicle for our fillings of savory glazed pork belly, crunchy veggie slaw, spicy mayo, and peanuts tossed with lime, sesame seeds, and scallions.
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Our beloved bao buns are back! These soft, pillowy steamed buns are the perfect vehicle for our fillings of savory glazed pork belly, crunchy veggie slaw, spicy mayo, and peanuts tossed with lime, sesame seeds, and scallions.
Nutrition
1310 Cal/serving
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Ingredients
8 oz
No Added Hormones Cooked Pork Belly
4 each
Bao Buns
4 oz
Shredded Cabbage & Carrots
2 each
Persian Cucumbers
2 each
Scallions
2 tbsp
Mayonnaise
1 tbsp
Rice Vinegar
1 each
Lime
1 tbsp
Sweet White Miso Paste
1 tbsp
Light Brown Sugar
1 tbsp
Mirin (salted cooking wine)
3 tbsp
Roasted Garlic Onion Dressing
1 tbsp
Sesame Oil
3 tbsp
Roasted Peanuts
1 tsp
Black & White Sesame Seeds
2 tsp
Gochujang
Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

Instructions
1 OF 5

step 1
Prepare the ingredients
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the cucumbers crosswise, then halve lengthwise; thinly slice into sticks. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the lime to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or 4 teaspoons for 4 servings). Halve the lime(s) crosswise; squeeze the juice into a large bowl. To the bowl of lime juice, add the dressing; stir to combine. Add the cucumber sticks, cabbage and carrots, and sliced white bottoms of the scallions. In a separate bowl, combine the miso paste, mirin, sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water (or 4 tablespoons for 4 servings). Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise and as much of the gochujang as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.
Instructions

step 1
Prepare the ingredients
Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the cucumbers crosswise, then halve lengthwise; thinly slice into sticks. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the lime to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or 4 teaspoons for 4 servings). Halve the lime(s) crosswise; squeeze the juice into a large bowl. To the bowl of lime juice, add the dressing; stir to combine. Add the cucumber sticks, cabbage and carrots, and sliced white bottoms of the scallions. In a separate bowl, combine the miso paste, mirin, sugar, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water (or 4 tablespoons for 4 servings). Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise and as much of the gochujang as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

step 2
Toast & finish the peanuts
In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat the sesame oil on medium-high until hot. Add the peanuts. Cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes, or until toasted. Transfer to a bowl; add the sesame seeds, lime zest, and sliced green tops of the scallions; season with salt. Toss to combine.

step 3
Slice & brown the pork belly
Pat the pork belly dry with paper towels. Place on a cutting board with the fat cap facing up; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Heat the same pan on medium-high until hot. Add the pork belly pieces in an even layer. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until browned and heated through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully drain off and discard any excess fat.

step 4
Glaze the pork belly
To the pan, add the browned pork belly and miso glaze (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook on medium- high, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened and the pork is coated. Turn off the heat.

step 5
Warm the buns & serve your dish
Arrange the bao buns on a plate in an even layer; cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes, or until puffy and heated through. Carefully open the buns; fill each with the glazed pork belly, slaw, finished peanuts, and gochujang mayo. Serve the finished buns with the remaining slaw on the side. Enjoy!
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