Pork Belly Buns

Ingredients

• •500 g Pork belly
• •8 pcs Chinese buns
• •30 ml Hoisin sauce
• •1 medium Cucumber
• •4 stalks Green onions
• •1 tsp Five spice

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the pork belly by scoring the skin in a crosshatch pattern. Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five spice, and honey for the glaze.

   💡 Quality pork belly with good marbling is essential. The skin should be thin and crispy after roasting.

2. 2

   Place pork belly skin-side up in a roasting pan. Rub the marinade all over and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

   💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Cover pork tightly with foil and roast for 2.5 hours until tender.

   💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

4. 4

   Increase oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Uncover pork and roast skin-side up for 20 minutes until crispy and caramelized.

   💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, steam or pan-fry the buns until warm and pliable. Slice the pork belly into thin pieces.

   💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.

6. 6

   Assemble the buns: slice pork, add to buns, top with cucumber slices, green onions, and a drizzle of glaze.

   💡 Taste and adjust seasoning throughout. Quality ingredients make all the difference.