Vietnamese Banh Mi-Inspired Grilled Pork Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A crispy baguette filled with savory grilled pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs echoing the vibrant street flavors of Vietnam. This Vietnamese-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs small French baguettes, pork shoulder slices, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 small French baguettes
• 12 oz, thinly sliced pork shoulder slices
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 small, thinly sliced shallot
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 small, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small, thinly sliced (optional) jalapeño

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced pork shoulder, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 small thinly sliced shallot. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1 medium julienned carrot and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish, tossing to coat. Let sit for 15 minutes to pickle.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Slice 2 small French baguettes lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise evenly inside each baguette.
5. Step 5: Layer the grilled pork, drained pickled vegetables, 1/2 small thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, and optional thin jalapeño slices inside the baguettes.
6. Step 6: Close the sandwiches gently, cut in half, and serve immediately to enjoy the balance of savory, tangy, and fresh street-inspired flavors.