Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the pork belly with salt and pepper. In a large oven-safe dish, combine Korean BBQ sauce, minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Place the pork belly in the dish, cover with foil, and roast for 3-4 hours until tender.

Pulled Pork

Once cooked, let the pork rest for 15 minutes. Shred the pork with two forks, mixing it with the remaining sauce in the dish.

Crispy Onions

Prepare the Onions

Slice the onion thinly and soak in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Toss the onions in the flour mixture.

Fry the Onions

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the onions in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Matchstick Pickled Apples

Pickle the Apples

Slice the apples into matchsticks. In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Add the apple matchsticks and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

Bao Buns

Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and yeast. Add warm water and milk, and knead until a smooth dough forms. Let rise for 1 hour.

Steam the Buns

Divide the dough into small pieces and shape into buns. Steam for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.

Assemble

Build the Bao Buns

Fill each bao bun with pulled pork, top with crispy onions, matchstick pickled apples, and garnish with chopped green onions.