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.

Puerto Rican Roast Pork Buns (pernil Bao Buns)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Place the pork shoulder in a roasting pan and rub it with olive oil, adobo seasoning, oregano, cumin, and salt.
  3. 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.
  4. Let the pork rest for 15 minutes, then shred it using two forks.
  5. Steam the bao buns according to the package instructions.
  6. 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