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Instant Pot Red Braised Pork Buns

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 252 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.