TJ's Pork Belly Bao Buns
Trader Joe'sTJ's Pork Belly Bao Buns
Ingredients
For the Pork Belly and Buns
- 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly
- 1 package Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the quick pickled cucumbers: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the meal.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly from its packaging and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
Bake the pork belly for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and slightly crispy on the edges.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
While the pork belly is heating, prepare the Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns according to package directions. This usually involves steaming them for a few minutes until soft and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce and sriracha to create a spicy hoisin sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Once the pork belly is cooked, carefully slice it into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Assemble the bao buns: Open each bao bun and place a few pieces of pork belly inside. Drizzle with the spicy hoisin sauce, add some quick pickled cucumbers, and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious Trader Joe's Pork Belly Bao Buns!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Pork Belly Bao Buns
For the Pork Belly and Buns
- 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly
- 1 package Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the quick pickled cucumbers: In a small bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well and set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest of the meal.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Pork Belly from its packaging and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
Bake the pork belly for 10-12 minutes, or until heated through and slightly crispy on the edges.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
While the pork belly is heating, prepare the Trader Joe's Teriyaki Mushroom Mini Bao Buns according to package directions. This usually involves steaming them for a few minutes until soft and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the Trader Joe's Hoisin Sauce and sriracha to create a spicy hoisin sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Once the pork belly is cooked, carefully slice it into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Assemble the bao buns: Open each bao bun and place a few pieces of pork belly inside. Drizzle with the spicy hoisin sauce, add some quick pickled cucumbers, and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious Trader Joe's Pork Belly Bao Buns!