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Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich with Marinated Pork and Pickled Vegetables

Juicy Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich with Marinated Pork Delight

Enjoy the ultimate Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich with Marinated Pork and Pickled Vegetables, a flavorful delight of crispy baguette and juicy pork.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pork Marinade
  • 1 pound Pork Tenderloin or pork shoulder/loin for richer flavor
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass or lemongrass paste if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for enhancing flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar to balance spice
Pickled Vegetables
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar for tanginess
  • 2 medium Carrots cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup Daikon Radish or substitute with regular radish
Spicy Mayo
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise creamy base for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce adjust based on heat preference
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Baguette preferably Vietnamese baguettes
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced for crunch
  • 2 pieces Jalapenos optional, sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro for herbal flavor
  • to taste Maggi Seasoning optional umami boost

Equipment

  • grill
  • saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • resealable bag
  • jar

Method
 

Pickling and Marinating
  1. In a small saucepan, combine equal parts rice vinegar and water, along with sugar and salt. Heat until it boils, then pour over the matchstick-cut carrots and daikon in a jar. Soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Slice the pork tenderloin thinly and pound to ⅛-inch thickness. Blend marinade ingredients, combine with pork in a resealable bag, seal, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Cooking and Assembly
  1. Let marinated pork rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then preheat the grill. Toast baguette halves on the grill for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Grill the marinated pork in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until caramelized. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Mix mayonnaise with chili sauce. Spread spicy mayo on toasted baguette, layer with grilled pork, pickled vegetables, sliced cucumber, jalapenos, and cilantro. Drizzle with Maggi seasoning if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover pork and pickled veggies in airtight containers for up to 1 week; reheat gently before assembling. Avoid freezing assembled sandwiches to keep baguette crispy.

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