Pulled Pork & Pear Bao Buns - Pacific Northwest Canned Pear Service

Ingredients

• 2 (15-ounce) cans Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, in light syrup
• ½ small red onion, diced
• 5 green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons gochujang
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
• 3 ounces soy sauce
• 1 ounce rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 boneless pork butt, approximately 6-1/2 pounds, fat cap trimmed
• 2 (15-ounce) cans Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, in light syrup, liquid reserved
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, ribs removed and finely minced
• ½ medium red onion, finely diced
• ½ English cucumber, finely diced
• 1-½ tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 24 bao buns
• Green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
• Coarsely chopped cilantro
• Toasted sesame seeds