Best 4 Maple Pulled Pork Buns Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of maple pulled pork buns, a delightful fusion of sweet and savory. These irresistible steamed buns are filled with tender, slow-cooked pulled pork basted in a luscious maple-based sauce, creating a harmonious blend of smoky, tangy, and sweet notes. Accompanying the pulled pork is a medley of vibrant and crunchy Asian slaw, adding a refreshing contrast of textures and flavors. Enhance your culinary experience with the additional recipes featured in this article, including a step-by-step guide to preparing the delectable maple pulled pork, the zesty Asian slaw, and the soft and fluffy steamed buns from scratch. Embark on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE-BARBECUE PORK SANDWICHES



Maple-Barbecue Pork Sandwiches image

If you're serving this pork at a party, keep it warm in a slow cooker. Stir in water, a little at a time, if the mixture gets too thick. -Sharlene Heatwole, McDowell, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork in a large roasting pan; brush with vinegar. Add 1/2 in. water to pan. Cover and bake until tender, 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Remove roast; when cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks., In a large saucepan, combine ketchup, barbecue sauce, syrup, mustard, liquid smoke if desired, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add pork; heat through. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1018mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PULLED PORK-STUFFED MILK BUNS RECIPE BY TASTY



Pulled Pork-Stuffed Milk Buns Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, whole milk, bread flour, bread flour, sugar, salt, instant yeast, whole milk, unsalted butter, large egg, vegetable oil, pulled pork, large egg

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Dinner

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons bread flour
3 ¼ cups bread flour, divided
¼ cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast
1 cup whole milk, warm to the touch
¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick, melted
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ¼ cups pulled pork
1 large egg, mixed with 1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Make the starter: In a small pot over low heat, combine the water, milk, and flour. Stir continuously until a loose paste forms. Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the mixture to a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the starter, and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until cool.
  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, add 2½ cups (300 g) of flour, the sugar, salt, and yeast, and whisk to combine.
  • In a large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, egg, butter, and chilled starter mixture.
  • Gradually pour the milk mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, using your hands to combine. The dough will be very sticky at this point. If the dough is too wet to knead, gradually add ¾ cup (90 g) of flour, a few tablespoons at a time, until you can knead the dough into a loose ball. Continue to knead the dough for 20 minutes.
  • Cover your hands with the vegetable oil and form the dough into a taut ball. Place the dough into a clean large bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 60-90 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a clean surface and press out to a 9-inch (23 cm) square. Divide the dough into 9 equal squares.
  • Flatten a portion of dough into a circle. Place 2 tablespoons of pulled pork in the center. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal. Gently roll the dough into a ball and place in a greased 9-inch (23 cm) square baking dish. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover with a towel and let rise for 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Brush the buns with the egg and milk mixture.
  • Bake the buns for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let the buns sit in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Invert the buns onto a serving plate, and pull apart.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 8 grams

APPLE JACK PULLED PORK BUNS



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We're using apple juice and whiskey to produce one of my favorite versions of pulled pork. Which, by the way, we're not pulling it, it's more like smashing. Speaking of smash, the name comes from the fact that this was originally made with Jack Daniels®, but you can use any whiskey you want, like I did, or not at all. This is served with a very mustardy and acidic slaw specifically made to pair with the sweet pork.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Pulled Pork

Time 10h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast
1 red onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
⅓ cup bourbon whiskey
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, or to taste
8 sesame seed burger buns
4 cups finely shredded Savoy cabbage
⅔ cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard, or to taste
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut pork shoulder into 2-inch chunks. Transfer to a stew pot. Add onion, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Pour in bourbon whiskey, apple cider vinegar, and apple juice. Stir to combine.
  • Place over high heat and bring to a simmer; stir and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer until meat is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
  • Use a spider strainer to transfer meat mixture to a bowl and set aside.
  • Turn heat back to medium-high and reduce cooking liquid to about 75%, skimming the fat off of the top if desired.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in reserved pork, and use a potato masher to break pork into smaller pieces. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, to heat through and make sure pork absorbs sauce, 2 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • For best results, refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, combine cabbage, peppers, green onions, mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne for slaw in a large bowl. Mix very well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 12 hours.
  • Reheat pork the next day over medium heat, stirring often. Stir in chopped chives.
  • Mix mustard slaw well and drain off any excess moisture. Serve pork with mustard slaw on sesame seed buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1172 mg

MAPLE-MUSTARD PULLED PORK



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Coat your pork shoulder with a sweet mustard glaze then slow-roast for soft, tender meat that just falls apart

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Buffet, Main course

Time 8h15m

Yield Serves 6 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g sea salt
300g light muscovado sugar
2kg/4lb 8oz piece skinless pork shoulder
100ml maple syrup
100g wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp English mustard powder

Steps:

  • Mix the sea salt and 200g of the sugar in a large food bag, add the pork and coat it well. (If you don't have a bag, rub over the pork in a dish and cover with cling film.) Leave in the fridge overnight.
  • The next day, remove the pork and wipe down the meat with kitchen paper. Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Mix the remaining sugar, the maple syrup, mustards and some ground pepper. Rub half the mixture over the pork and sit it on a rack in a roasting tin. Roast for 6 hrs.
  • Spoon the remaining maple mixture over the pork and roast for 1 hr more.
  • Rest the meat for 30 mins on a plate loosely covered with foil. To serve, tear the pork into big fat chunks and, after skimming the surface, spoon over any juices from the tin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 61 grams protein, Sodium 3.6 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt are ideal for pulled pork, as they are well-marbled and flavorful. Pork tenderloin is a leaner cut that can be used, but it may be less moist.
  • Use a Dutch oven or slow cooker: These cooking methods allow the pork to braise slowly in liquid, which helps to tenderize the meat and develop flavor.
  • Add aromatics to the cooking liquid: Aromatics such as onions, garlic, and carrots add flavor to the pork. You can also add herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, and cumin.
  • Cook the pork until it is fall-apart tender: The pork is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 205 degrees Fahrenheit. You can check the tenderness of the pork by inserting a fork into it; if the fork slides in easily, the pork is ready.
  • Shred the pork: Once the pork is cooked, shred it using two forks or a meat shredder. You can also use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to shred the pork.
  • Make the maple sauce: The maple sauce is a key component of these buns. It is made with maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and spices. You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less maple syrup.
  • Assemble the buns: To assemble the buns, simply place a scoop of pulled pork on a bun and top it with maple sauce. You can also add other toppings, such as coleslaw, pickles, or onions.

Conclusion:

Maple pulled pork buns are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that are perfect for a party or potluck. The pork is slow-cooked until it is fall-apart tender and then smothered in a sweet and tangy maple sauce. The buns are soft and fluffy, and they hold the pork and sauce perfectly. These buns are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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