Sheet Pan Carnitas Bao Buns Recipe

Name: Sheet Pan Carnitas Bao Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 8 (3 1/2-in.) frozen bao buns; 1 pound pulled pork; 1/4 cup gochujang; 3 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise; 1 1/2 tablespoons ponzu sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 cup sliced English cucumber (about 4 oz.); 1/2 cup matchstick carrots (about 1 1/2 oz.); 1/4 cup fried shallots (such as Maesri); 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup water
8 (3 1/2-in.) frozen bao buns
1 pound pulled pork
1/4 cup gochujang
3 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons ponzu sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 cup sliced English cucumber (about 4 oz.)
1/2 cup matchstick carrots (about 1 1/2 oz.)
1/4 cup fried shallots (such as Maesri)
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Preheat oven to 475u00b0F with 1 rack in top third of oven and 1 rack in bottom third of oven. Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet; lightly grease rack. Coat a large piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Pour water into baking sheet. Place buns on rack, and tent with prepared foil, cooking spray side down, sealing tightly at edges.
2
Lightly grease an aluminum-foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spread pork in an even layer on prepared baking sheet. Place pork on top oven rack and buns on bottom rack; bake 10 minutes. Increase heat to broil, and broil until pork begins to crisp, 2 to 4 minutes.
3
Stir together gochujang, mayonnaise, ponzu, and rice vinegar. Toss crispy pork in gochujang mixture, and divide evenly among buns. Top evenly with cucumber, carrots, shallots, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup water, 8 (3 1/2-in.) frozen bao buns, 1 pound pulled pork, 1/4 cup gochujang, and more.

Yes, Sheet Pan Carnitas Bao Buns falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sheet Pan Carnitas Bao Buns

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