Slow-Cooked Pork Bánh Mì with Pickled Carrot and Daikon

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A Vietnamese sandwich featuring tender slow-cooked pork shoulder with tangy pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a light spread of mayonnaise on a traditional baguette. This vietnamese-inspired vietnamese ready in about 495 minutes pairs cut into chunks pork shoulder, minced garlic cloves, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into chunks pork shoulder
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 cup, julienned daikon radish
• 2 medium-sized Vietnamese baguette
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1, thinly sliced jalapeno

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a slow cooker, combine 2 lbs pork shoulder chunks, 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 cup water. Cook on low for 8 hours until pork is tender and shreddable.
2. Step 2: While pork cooks, prepare pickled vegetables by mixing 1/2 cup white vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt until dissolved. Add 1 cup julienned daikon radish and 1 medium julienned carrot. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Step 3: Once pork is cooked, shred it using two forks.
4. Step 4: Slice 2 Vietnamese baguettes lengthwise, keeping one side intact. Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise evenly inside each baguette.
5. Step 5: Layer shredded pork, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 1/2 sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup pickled vegetables, and thinly sliced jalapeno inside each baguette. Serve warm.