15-Min Crispy Pork Pepper Buns
Flaky baked buns stuffed with seasoned ground pork, charred until golden and crispy on the outside. A snack that tastes like a Taiwanese bakery in under 5 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground pork in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no pink remains, about 4 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in soy sauce, black pepper, and sesame oil. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
Step 3
Slice each bun horizontally and divide the warm pork mixture evenly among all four bun halves.
Step 4
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the pork filling on each bun half.
Step 5
Return the filled bun halves to the skillet, filling-side down, and press gently for 2 minutes until golden and crispy.
Step 6
Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- knife
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