Vietnamese Street-Style Grilled Pork Banh Mi

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Juicy marinated grilled pork layered in a crusty baguette with fresh pickled vegetables, cilantro, and spicy mayo for an iconic Vietnamese street sandwich. This vietnamese-inspired street food ready in about 160 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, fish sauce 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.

★ 4.2 (10 ratings) Prep: 150 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Vietnamese cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 finely chopped lemongrass stalk, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for deep flavor.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 425°F). Grill the marinated pork slices for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: While pork cooks, slice 4 baguette rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce to make spicy mayo.
  6. Step 6: Assemble each sandwich by spreading spicy mayo on both sides of the baguette, layering grilled pork, 1/4 cup pickled carrot and daikon, and a generous handful of 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately while warm for a perfect balance of smoky, spicy, tangy, and fresh flavors.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vietnamese Street-Style Grilled Pork Banh Mi take to make?

Total time is about 160 minutes (150 min prep + 10 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 Street-Style Grilled Pork Banh Mi?

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 Street-Style Grilled Pork Banh Mi?

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 Street-Style Grilled Pork Banh Mi 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 Street-Style Grilled Pork Banh Mi?

Vietnamese street food 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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