Classic Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi

Banh mi brings Vietnamese and French culinary traditions together in a light, crisp baguette filled with savory meat, pate, pickles, herbs, and chile.

This version marinates and sears pork while carrot and daikon quick-pickle, keeping the sandwich bright, crunchy, and practical for home cooking.

Warm the baguettes briefly before filling so the crust is crisp while the crumb remains soft and airy.

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately with extra pickles, fresh chile, cucumber salad, or a light broth.

Recipe Notes

The pork and pickles can be prepared one day ahead. Assemble only when ready to eat so the bread stays crisp.

Classic Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi

A crisp Vietnamese baguette filled with savory pork, pate, quick pickles, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, and mayonnaise.

Servings 4 sandwiches

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Minimum marinating time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Large skillet
• Two mixing bowls
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Small saucepan

Ingredients

 

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Pork

• 1 lb pork tenderloin thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

Pickles and Assembly

• 1 cup carrot cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup daikon radish cut into matchsticks
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 4 medium Vietnamese baguettes split lengthwise
• 1/2 cup pork pate
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 large cucumber thinly sliced
• 1 cup cilantro sprigs loosely packed
• 1 medium jalapeno thinly sliced

Instructions

 

Marinate and Pickle:

• Mix pork with soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
• Dissolve sugar and salt in vinegar and water. Add carrot and daikon and rest 30 minutes; drain.

Cook and Assemble:

• Heat oil in a skillet over high heat and sear pork in batches until browned and cooked through.
• Warm baguettes. Spread with pate and mayonnaise, then fill with pork, pickles, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno.
• Serve immediately while the bread is crisp.

Notes

• Do not crowd the pork while searing.
• Drain pickles well before assembly.
• Use light, airy baguettes rather than dense artisan loaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 33gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1420mgFiber: 5gSugar: 18g

Calories: 620kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Keyword: Banh Mi, Pork Sandwich, Vietnamese Sandwich