Charbroiled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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Tender, marinated pork grilled over high heat and served in a crisp baguette with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs for a Vietnamese street food flavor. This Vietnamese-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced pork shoulder
2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 small, crusty baguettes
1 cup pickled daikon and carrot
1 small, thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup leaves fresh cilantro
1, thinly sliced jalapeño
1/2 cup mayonnaise

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder, 2 finely minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
Step 3: Slice 4 small crusty baguettes lengthwise, leaving a hinge. Spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise inside each baguette.
Step 4: Layer grilled pork evenly into each baguette, then add 1/4 cup pickled daikon and carrot, 3-4 thin cucumber slices, fresh cilantro leaves, and 4-5 jalapeño slices per sandwich.
Step 5: Close sandwiches and press lightly. Serve immediately for a flavorful Vietnamese charbroiled pork banh mi experience.