Bulgogi Pork Belly Bao

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4.5

46 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    4 hrs

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    7 hrs

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    1017 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Bulgogi Pork Belly Bao

This recipe takes some time, but not a lot of skill - and the flavors are amazing!  

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lb pork belly skin removed
  • 1 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ cup mirin
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For Serving:

  • cucumber thinly sliced or julienned
  • carrot julienned
  • green onion thin sliced
  • red chili thinly sliced
  • sesame seeds toasted
  • Asian steamed buns from this site or store bought

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.  Whisk to combine.  Place the pork belly in a plastic or glass container and pour half of the marinade over it.  Turn the pork belly several times to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
  2. Pour the remaining marinade into a small pan and heat over medium high heat, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced.  Let the mixture come to room temperature.  Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. After pork has marinated, preheat oven to 300°.  Lay two large pieces of tin foil on top of each other and transfer the pork belly (not the marinade) to the center of the tin foil.  Seal it up very tightly, to keep the juices in.  Place the foil packet on a baking sheet and cook for 2 ½ hours.  Open up the foil packet to expose the pork, but still holding the juices and turn the oven up to 450°.  Cook the pork for 20 minutes until golden.  Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.  Reseal the foil package and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  4. Transfer the pork belly to a cutting board and slice crosswise into ¼" strips.   
  5. Working in batches, add 6-7 strips of pork to a large skillet, along with a little fat and drippings.  Cook over medium high heat until fragrant and golden. Add 3-4 tablespoons of reserved marinade and cook for 2-3 more minutes to glaze the pork.
  6. Serve pork belly in Asian Steamed Buns with carrots, cucumber, red chili, green onion, sesame seeds and a drizzle of reserved marinade.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed the same day, but if you have leftover filling and buns, store them separately in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1017kcal (51%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 90g (138%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 1631mg (68%) Potassium 485mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 1890IU (38%) Vitamin C 14.3mg (16%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1017 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1017kcal 51%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 90g 138%
Saturated Fat 30g 150%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 1631mg 68%
Potassium 485mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 1890IU 38%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 16%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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