Puerto Rican Roast Pork Buns (pernil Bao Buns)
These Puerto Rican Roast Pork Buns, also known as Pernil Bao Buns, are a delicious fusion of Puerto Rican and Chinese cuisines. The succulent pernil (roast pork) is wrapped in soft and fluffy bao buns, creating a unique and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp adobo seasoning
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 12 bao buns
- Shredded lettuce, for serving
- Sliced pickles, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and rub it with olive oil, adobo seasoning, oregano, cumin, and salt.
- Cover the pan with foil and roast for 3.5 hours, then uncover and roast for an additional 30 minutes until the pork is tender and golden brown.
- Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, then shred it using two forks.
- Steam the bao buns according to the package instructions.
- Assemble the buns by placing a generous amount of shredded pork, lettuce, and pickles in each bun.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 4 hours
- Total time:
- 4 hours
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Roasting pan Foil
Tools
Two forks Steamer
Serving suggestions
Serve the Puerto Rican Roast Pork Buns with a side of yuca fries and a cold beer for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the pork shoulder in the adobo seasoning and spices overnight before roasting.
Cost
$20