Instant Pot Red Braised Pork Buns
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
252 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Instant Pot Red Braised Pork Buns
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Instant Pot Braised Pork Buns are a revelation. Fall-apart pork shoulder comes together quickly in an Instant Pot, and it's served in a fluffy steamed bun.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar (or 70 grams of Chinese rock sugar; rock sugar is preferred for flavor, but it takes a bit longer to dissolve)
- 3 pounds pork shoulder (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ cup Shaoxing wine
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 recipe Steamed Lotus Leaf Buns
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Instructions
- Heat the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add 2 tablespoons oil and 3 tablespoons sugar to the pot. Melt the sugar until you get a paste. Add the pork and cook until lightly browned.
- Add ½ cup Shaoxing wine, ¼ cup light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, and 1 cup of water. Stir to combine and close the Instant Pot. Set the vent so it’s not venting. Now, set the Instant Pot to the meat/stew setting on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- When the cooking time has elapsed, release pressure either by quick release or natural release. Open the Instant Pot to reduce the sauce: turn it on to the sauté setting while it’s open, and let the sauce simmer until it’s thick and sticky and coats the pork.
- Now you’re ready to assemble the pork buns. Grab one of your steamed lotus leaf buns, and load it up with pork and plenty of sauce. Top with sliced cucumber, and maybe a few chili slices if you’re feeling adventurous. Fold over the steamed bun to make a sandwich, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Potassium
277mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.6mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 277mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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