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

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can Pacific Northwest Canned Pears, diced, in light syrup, drained, divided and liquid reserved
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion
• 2 green onions, cut in 1-inch lengths
• 1-½ tablespoons gochujang sauce
• ¾ teaspoon finely minced garlic
• ¾ teaspoon finely minced ginger
• 4 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1-½ teaspoons rice wine vinegar
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ teaspoon sesame oil
• 1-½ pounds boneless pork butt, trimmed
• Reserved diced pears
• ½ small jalapeno, seeded, ribs removed and finely minced
• 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
• ¼ cup finely diced English cucumber
• 1-½ teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• ¾ teaspoon rice wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 bao buns
• Green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
• Coarsely chopped cilantro
• Toasted sesame seeds