Pork Belly Bao Sandwich with Cabbage and Sesame Seeds

Suggested Cookware

Make Hot and Delicious Sandwiches in Minutes with this Easy to Use Sandwich Maker

View on Amazon

Pork Belly Bao Sandwich with Cabbage and Sesame Seeds Recipe

This Pork Belly Bao Sandwich with Cabbage and Sesame Seeds is a flavorful Asian-inspired sandwich that's ideal for a quick lunch or dinner. Tender pork belly is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce before being baked until crisp and golden brown. This sandwich, served on a fluffy bao bun with crunchy cabbage and nutty sesame seeds, is sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 8 bao buns
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 pound pork belly, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup shredded cabbage

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

• Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and water in a mixing bowl.
• Toss the sliced pork belly in the bowl with the marinade to coat.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place the marinated pork belly on a baking sheet lined with foil.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
• To make a slurry, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, with the remaining marinade.
• Toast the bao buns until golden brown.
• Fill each bun with pork belly slices, shredded cabbage, and a drizzle of the thickened sauce.
• Serve with sesame seeds on top.

Sandwich Accessories

Emeril's Kicked-Up Sandwiches

Double Sided Nonstick Frying Pan And Sandwich Maker

The Happy Sandwich

Proctor Silex Hot Sandwich Maker

Sandwich Recipes

Peanut Butter and Apricot Jam Recipe

Fried Chicken and Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Mushroom Melt Panini Sandwich Recipe

Toasted Egg Sandwich Recipe