Charred Sesame Pork Pepper Buns
Crispy-bottomed buns stuffed with seasoned ground pork, charred in a hot skillet until golden and fragrant. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and cracked pepper for a snappy, savory bite.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in soy sauce and cracked pepper until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 4
Split buns open and stuff each with a generous spoonful of pork filling.
Step 5
Place buns cut-side down in the same skillet and sear until golden and crispy, 2–3 minutes.
Step 6
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top while hot and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- kitchen knife
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