Pan-Seared Pork Belly Bánh Mì with Spicy Mayo and Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Pan-seared pork belly slices with crispy edges layered in a soft baguette, complemented by a spicy mayo and tangy pickled carrot and daikon. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork belly slices, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 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

• 12 oz, 1/4-inch thick pork belly slices
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1/2 medium, julienned daikon radish
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 small rolls French baguette
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 small, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 12 oz pork belly slices with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork belly slices and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until edges are crispy and fat is rendered. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour hot vinegar mixture over 1 julienned carrot and 1/2 julienned daikon radish in a bowl. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
3. Step 3: Mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp sriracha sauce until smooth.
4. Step 4: Slice 2 small French baguettes lengthwise and spread spicy mayo inside.
5. Step 5: Fill each sandwich with crispy pork belly slices, pickled carrot and daikon, thinly sliced 1 small cucumber, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.