Carnitas Steamed Buns

A fluffy and soft steamed bun filled with tender carnitas, pickled onions, and a spicy sauce for a delicious twist on the classic sandwich.

Instructions

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   For the slow cooker carnitas: Combine the spices in a bowl and rub all over the pork shoulder.

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   Add the onions and jalapeños to a slow cooker, then place the pork shoulder on top. Add the lime juice, orange juice and garlic cloves.

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   Cover and cook low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

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   For the buns: Dissolve instant yeast, sugar and warm water in a small bowl. Let it proof/activate for 5 minutes or until bubbly or foamy.

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   Sift together the dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder).

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   Add the yeast mix to the dry ingredients, knead to form ball of dough.

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   Place ball of dough into greased bowl, cover and proof dough for 1 hour or until double in size.

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   Punch down dough, roll out and cut into golf ball sized pieces. Cover and rest the golf ball sized dough balls for 15 minutes.

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   When slow cooker carnitas are done, pull apart with a fork and transfer to a separate bowl. Keep the juices in the slow cooker and use it for a dipping sauce later.

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    When ready, prepare your steamer over high heat.

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    Flatten each dough ball, add about a tablespoon of pulled carnitas to the center and pull the sides of the dough around the filling.

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    Place seam side down on a piece of parchment paper. Steam for 15 minutes.

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    Serve with the slow cooker juices as a dipping sauce. If the dipping sauce has too much fat, skim the fat.

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    Enjoy!

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