Pan-Seared Pork Banh Mi with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A vibrant Vietnamese street-style sandwich featuring juicy pan-seared pork and tangy pickled vegetables on a crusty baguette. This Vietnamese-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, baguette, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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

• 8 oz, thinly sliced pork shoulder
• 1 small, about 8 inches baguette
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup fresh leaves cilantro
• 1 small, thinly sliced (optional) jalapeño

The pan we’d use for this → Best Nonstick Cookware for 2026: Top 5 Skillet Picks + Buying Guide

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish. Let pickle for at least 20 minutes until crisp and tangy.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder and 1 minced garlic clove. Sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until pork is golden brown and cooked through. Stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Slice 1 small baguette lengthwise without cutting through. Spread 2 tbsp mayonnaise evenly on the inside. Layer cooked pork, pickled vegetables (drain excess liquid), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and optional 1 small thinly sliced jalapeño. Close sandwich and press lightly. Serve immediately with a crisp bite and balanced acidity.