Epicurious Pork-belly Buns Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Pork-belly Buns Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 21%. At 474mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Pork-belly Buns Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 205 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 536
Total Fat: 41g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Sodium: 474mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 45mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 173mg Vitamin A: 3mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 2 1/2 lb skinless boneless pork belly, cut into quarters
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup warm water (105-115°F), divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons sugar plus a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat dried milk
  • 3 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Canola oil for greasing and brushing
  • Equipment: a deep 12-inch skillet with domed lid or a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok with lid
  • Accompaniments: hoisin sauce
  • thinly sliced cucumber
  • chopped scallions

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)