Caramelized Pork Banh Mi
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Caramelized Pork Banh Mi, a vibrant Vietnamese-inspired recipe that strikes the perfect balance between smoky, savory, and tangy flavors. Tender pork shoulder, marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and garlic, is beautifully caramelized for a bold, smoky-sweet bite. Layered in a crispy baguette with quick-pickled carrots and daikon, cool cucumber slices, spicy Sriracha mayo, and fresh cilantro, this iconic Vietnamese sandwich offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors in every mouthful. Perfect for a quick lunch, brunch, or dinner, this Banh Mi recipe not only comes together in just 40 minutes but also delivers a restaurant-quality dish right in your kitchen. Whether you add a kick of heat with jalapeño slices or enjoy it as is, this crowd-pleaser is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork shoulder (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 medium Carrot (julienned)
- 100 grams Daikon radish (julienned)
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 4 small Baguettes
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced into thin sticks)
- 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
- 1 medium Jalapeño (thinly sliced, optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the quick pickled vegetables: In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt until the sugar is dissolved. Add the julienned carrot and daikon radish, toss to coat, and set aside for at least 15 minutes. Drain before using.
2. Marinate the pork: In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Add the sliced pork and mix well to coat. Allow the pork to marinate for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
3. Make the spicy mayo: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and Sriracha. Adjust the spice level to taste and set aside.
4. Cook the pork: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is caramelized and cooked through. Remove from heat.
5. Toast the baguette: Slice the baguettes lengthwise, but not all the way through, to create a pocket. Lightly toast them in an oven or on a skillet until warm and slightly crispy.
6. Assemble the Banh Mi: Spread a generous layer of spicy mayo on the inside of each baguette. Add some cucumber sticks, pickled vegetables, caramelized pork, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices, if using.
7. Serve: Press the baguette lightly to hold the filling in place. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Caramelized Pork Banh Mi!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 2437 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 964 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
