Vietnamese-inspired · sandwich
Quick Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches
Glazed pork, quick-pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno fill crisp baguette sandwiches.
Total time30 min
Hands-on25 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Toss carrots with rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and a pinch of salt; set aside.
- 02
Cook pork in oil over high heat until browned and 145°F, 4 to 6 minutes.
- 03
Add soy sauce and brown sugar and toss until the pork is glazed.
- 04
Fill baguette pieces with pork, drained carrots, cucumber, cilantro, and optional jalapeno.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use rotisserie chicken instead of pork.
- Use tamari and gluten-free rolls when needed.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
