Asian Infused Pork Belly Sandwiches

Ingredients (33)

• 1 lb pork belly
• Brine:
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sea salt
• 2 cups hot water
• 2 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 star anise
• 1 tbsp Chinese Five Spice
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• Dough:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 3/4 cup warm water
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 6 cups flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp shortening
• 1 egg
• sesame seeds for top garnish
• Spread:
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 tbsp chili paste
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Garnish:
• 2 large carrots
• 1 serrano chili
• 12 oz. rice wine vinegar
• red leaf lettuce
• cilantro for garnish