Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Wraps

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Fragrant lemongrass-marinated pork grilled to perfection, served inside warm baguette-style wraps with pickled vegetables and fresh herbs. This vietnamese-inspired sandwiches & wraps ready in about 35 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, lemongrass stalks, minced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 minced lemongrass stalks, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Step 2: While pork marinates, prepare quick pickles by mixing 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 julienned carrot, and 1/2 cup julienned daikon radish. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill marinated pork slices for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through and slightly charred.
  4. Step 4: Slice 4 French baguette-style wraps lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Spread 1 tbsp mayonnaise inside each.
  5. Step 5: Fill each wrap with grilled pork, a handful of pickled vegetables, 1/2 cup thin cucumber slices, and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Wraps take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Wraps?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork shoulder, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Wraps?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Wraps for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi Wraps?

Vietnamese sandwiches & wraps like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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