Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches Favorite Family Recipes

Bánh mì sandwich (specifically a pork bánh mì sandwich) is one of the best sandwiches with all the flavor! The layers of ingredients contain smoked pork, veggies soaked in rice vinegar for a few minutes, which adds to the all-around awesome flavor, and then a sweet and spicy sriracha-mayo mixture all encased in a french baguette. It is the perfect combination! These sandwiches are bursting with flavor! All the ingredients are so fresh and delicious! Each bite that you take will be sweet, savory, and a little spice. If this is your kind of sandwich, then you need to make this as soon as possible! Bánh mì sandwich is a delicious lunch or light dinner everyone will love!

Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches Ingredients

First, you have your smoked pork which tastes amazing. Top that with Vietnamese pickled veggies. Then you have a little jalapeño and cilantro sprinkles in the mix with some sriracha-mayo. The blend of all these flavors wrapped in crusty French bread is just heavenly.

Chinese bbq pork – You can use either pork tenderloin tips, pork shoulder, or pork butt for this recipe. We love to follow the Chinese BBQ pork recipe for the best results when making this bánh mì sandwich. Carrots – The carrots will marinate and be pickled carrots that have a sweet and savory taste to them. Shred them into fine pieces like matchsticks before adding them to the jar. Daikon – A daikon radish is a white radish that is milder and less spicy compared to a regular radish that is pink in color. Cucumber – You can use either a regular cucumber plump and fresh or a long and skinny English cucumber depending on your tastebuds and what you like. Each has its own flavor and unique characteristics. Jalapeno peppers – Add this for spice! Slice each of the jalapenos into smaller circles to add to the vegetable marinade jar. Remove the seeds for less heat. Rice vinegar – This has a zesty and tangy flavor to it. This will help marinate and pickle the vegetables. Sugar – Added in for sweetness and to balance all the flavors. Mayonnaise – Just a smooth and creamy condiment that will satisfy the bread and combination of the ingredients stacked together. Sriracha – This is usually not included in this sandwich but I do love a little extra heat. Add this in if you like things a little spicy and more flavorful. Baguette loaves – Find a baguette that is about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. You don’t want the bread to be too thin though. Just enough to slice it and add in all the ingredients to make a delicious sandwich. Cilantro – Add cilantro leaves for garnish!

How To Make Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches

This Vietnamese sandwich is always a light and tasty sandwich that will fill you up but not overfill you. It is the perfect balance with all the flavors! Layer your sandwich with all the ingredients to make this perfect bánh mì!

Variations on this Recipe

It is not always easy to find all the ingredients that are needed for every recipe. Follow these ideas to make the best sandwich out of what you have and what you can find.

For the pork – Now I have seen some recipes for Pork Banh Mi sandwiches call for shredded pork. The place where we like to get our sandwiches makes the pork the way we are doing it here in this recipe. The pork is done in “Chinese BBQ pork” style. I honestly can’t say which way is more authentic (I have never eaten a sandwich in Vietnam) but I can tell you this way is the best tasting, in my opinion. For the daikon – Sometimes this can be hard to find. If you are unable to find daikon, don’t stress. Just add a little more carrot and cucumber to make up for it. The sandwich will still be delicious, I promise. For the bread – Pick a nice and crusty french bread. It is going to be on the thinner side, not a large one that is used primarily for spaghetti. You will want it to be closer to a baguette bread. Some baguette bread may be too thin/small though. You want to be able to make a sandwich on it so it needs to be the right size. Get bread that is around 2-3 inches wide, like the size of your forearm.

More Great Sandwiches

Sandwiches are always a favorite, easy to make, and a go-to when it is picnic time! Try these different variations of sandwiches that are warm or cold and some are perfect for lunch dates to sharing at parties. Enjoy your favorite sandwich just how you like it!