Bánh Mì Sandwich with Charbroiled Pork and Pickled Vegetables

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A Vietnamese sandwich featuring smoky charbroiled pork, tangy pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and spicy mayo on a crispy baguette. This vietnamese-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 55 minutes pairs small (8-inch) Vietnamese baguette, thinly sliced pork tenderloin, minced lemongrass stalk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 45 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 550 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin with 1 minced lemongrass stalk, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Marinate for 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill pork slices for 3 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
  3. Step 3: For pickled vegetables, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish, toss, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce to make spicy mayo.
  5. Step 5: Slice 4 Vietnamese baguettes lengthwise without cutting through. Spread spicy mayo inside each baguette.
  6. Step 6: Layer grilled pork, pickled carrot and daikon, 1/2 cup cucumber slices, and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves inside each baguette. Serve immediately.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Bánh Mì Sandwich with Charbroiled Pork and Pickled Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 55 minutes (45 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Bánh Mì Sandwich with Charbroiled Pork and Pickled Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Bánh Mì Sandwich with Charbroiled Pork and Pickled Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Bánh Mì Sandwich with Charbroiled Pork and Pickled Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Bánh Mì Sandwich with Charbroiled Pork and Pickled Vegetables?

Vietnamese sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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