Banh Mi Thit with Pickled Vegetables and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A classic Vietnamese sandwich featuring savory pork, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro, all inside a crisp baguette. This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs baguette, pork shoulder, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, about 10 inches each baguette
• 1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar (for pickling)
• 1 tsp salt (for pickling)
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves; add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: For pickled vegetables, combine 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a jar; add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish, soak for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated pork for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Slice 2 medium baguettes lengthwise without cutting through; toast lightly.
5. Step 5: Mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp sriracha; spread on baguette interiors.
6. Step 6: Layer cooked pork, drained pickled vegetables, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves inside each baguette.
7. Step 7: Press sandwiches gently, slice in half and serve immediately.