Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the tantalizing world of caramelized pork banh mi. This delectable Vietnamese sandwich has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide with its symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned banh mi connoisseur or a novice explorer seeking new culinary horizons, this article will guide you in crafting the ultimate caramelized pork banh mi. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy, and learn the art of layering fresh herbs and pickled vegetables for a truly unforgettable sandwich experience.
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CARAMELIZED PORK BANH MI
A banh mi is basically a Vietnamese hero sandwich. Often made with ground pork, this one has pork tenderloin that can be grilled or pan seared. The pate is optional, but normally found in a banh mi. Recipe adapted from Yahoo! Shine.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Slice carrots and radishes in fourths or sixths lengthwise, depending on size (you are making a sort of slaw).
- Combine with remaining ingredients; set aside for flavors to meld an hour or up to overnight (will keep for several days, refrigerated).
- Slice tenderloin, against the grain, into 1/2 inch slices; pound to an even 1/4 inch thickness between plastic wrap.
- Make a marinade by combining fish sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, green onion, and black pepper; make sure all the pork is coated in the marinade and let sit for 10 to 30 minutes.
- Heat your grill, grill pan, or cast iron skillet to high; add vegetable oil to marinated pork and stir to coat.
- Sear pork 1 to 2 minutes per side (it cooks very quickly).
- To assemble sandwiches, slice the baguette and spread with mayonnaise on one side and pate (or liverwurst) on the other (if using); add lettuce, meat, pickled vegetables, sliced jalapeno, and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.2, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 3138.8, Carbohydrate 110.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 16.4, Protein 37
PORK BANH MI
Steps:
- For the pork: Combine the garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, sugar, salt and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a bowl and mix well to combine. (Reserve the rest of the bottle of vinegar for the pickles, below.)
- Pound out the pork chops using a meat tenderizer until they are 1/2 to 1 inch thick. Add the pork to the marinade and turn to fully coat. Marinade for 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes.
- Remove the pork from the marinade. Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the pork chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside to rest.
- For the pickles: Put the salt, sugar, red pepper and the remainder of the bottle of vinegar in a saucepan. Heat until the mixture comes to a low boil, then add the radishes, jalapeños and carrots. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and drain.
- To assemble: Combine the mayo and sriracha in a small bowl to taste. Halve the French bread and spread with the sriracha mayo on both the tops and bottoms. Top with the cucumbers. Slice the pork and lay the slices on the cucumbers. Top with the pickled vegetables and the other half of the French bread.
ROASTED PORK BANH MI (VIETNAMESE SANDWICH)
I'll never forget my first real bánh mì. I remember thinking to myself, this isn't just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had to eat, but one of the best things, period. Not only do we get amazing contrasts in flavor and texture, but also the temperature difference between the crisp, warm, meat-filled roll, and cool, crunchy vegetables makes this so much fun to eat.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Vietnamese
Time 32m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Toss julienned daikon and carrot with seasoned rice vinegar to coat well. Let sit until veggies get slightly limp, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside or refrigerate.
- Mix the mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl.
- Split the French roll just enough so you can open it like a book. If you like, pull out some of the bread from the top half to better accommodate the filling.
- Spread the interior surfaces of the roll liberally with the mayo mixture. Transfer roll to prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in preheated oven until crisp, heated through and edges start to brown, about 7 minutes.
- Place sliced pork, pate, cucumber, picked daikon and carrots, jalapeno, and cilantro leaves in the roll. Cut in half to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 187.9 mg, Fat 75.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 54.2 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 1994.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
GRILLED LEMONGRASS PORK BáNH Mì RECIPE BY TASTY
This recipe makes it easy to recreate a classic Vietnamese bánh mì at home. Pork butt is a cut of meat that usually requires a longer cooking time in order to make it tender, but by slicing it thinly, you cut the cooking time down to just a few minutes on a hot grill pan.
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 6h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the pickled vegetables: Set a large colander in a large bowl. Add the carrots and daikon to the colander. Toss with the salt, then add just enough water to cover the vegetables, about 6 cups (1.4 L). Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Lift the colander out of the soaking liquid, then rinse the vegetables well. Shake the colander a few times to allow any excess water to drain away. Let the vegetables sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to dry out a bit.
- Add the sugar and vinegar to the bowl with the vegetables. Season to taste with more salt, if needed. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
- Make the lemongrass pork: Trim the bottoms and green tops from the lemongrass stalks. Slice the light parts in half lengthwise, then remove any tough outer layers. Mince and transfer to a medium bowl.
- Finely chop the onion and add to the bowl with the lemongrass.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, wine, and pepper.
- Add the sliced pork butt to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
- Heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and lemongrass and cook until the onion is tender and beginning to brown, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, remove the pork from the marinade, letting any excess liquid to drip off, then grill the pork until lightly charred on both sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add the lemongrass and onion mixture and stir to combine.
- To assemble, slice the toasted French rolls in half lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving a long end intact. Slather the bottom of the rolls with a generous amount of mayonnaise, then spread on a layer of pâté. Top with the pork mixture, cucumber, sliced onion, jalapeño, the pickled vegetables, and cilantro.
- Close the sandwiches and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1046 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 25 grams
PORK BANH MI
A quick-and-easy Vietnamese-French sandwich recipe made with pork loin, julienne carrots and red onion.
Provided by Angie McGowan
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Rub 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper and five-spice powder on pork loin. Place on cookie sheet.
- Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature of pork is 145°F. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes, then cut into thin slices.
- In small bowl, mix carrots, red onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; set aside.
- Set oven control to broil. Cut baguette in half horizontally. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with top 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or just until lightly browned.
- Slather toasted baguette with mayonnaise. Layer on sliced pork loin, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, and onion and carrot mixture. Cut into 4 sandwiches, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
MICHAEL BAO HUYNH'S VIETNAMESE CARAMELIZED PORK
Thit kho to - a sticky-sweet pork dish with funky undertones of nuoc mam - is often served on Tet Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese New Year and the nation's most important holiday. This recipe is adapted from Michael Bao Huynh, a chef and restaurateur who came to the United States as a refugee in 1982. Thit kho to is traditionally made with pork belly, but it can also be made with pork shoulder butt (as shown in the photo) - a lighter though no less delicious alternative. Serve the meat over a pile of snowy white rice with a bottle of hot pepper sauce nearby.
Provided by Dana Bowen
Categories main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cover bottom of a large, heavy skillet with one cup sugar and place over medium low heat. As soon as it melts and turns golden, add pork, raise heat to medium, and stir until coated. (Sugar will become sticky and may harden, but it will re-melt as it cooks, forming a sauce.)
- Stir in remaining sugar, salt, pepper and fish sauce. Cover and cook 2 minutes. Uncover, stir in garlic and oil and lower to simmer to reduce sauce for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in Vidalia onions and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Pork should be caramelized; if not, raise heat and sauté while sauce further reduces. Transfer to serving bowl, and sprinkle with scallion greens.
Tips:
- Choose the right baguette: A good banh mi starts with a crusty, chewy baguette. Look for one that is fresh and has a light, airy interior.
- Marinate the pork: The marinade helps to tenderize the pork and infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the pork for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the pork until caramelized: The pork should be cooked until it is browned and slightly crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. This may take some time, so be patient.
- Assemble the banh mi: To assemble the banh mi, start by spreading some mayonnaise on the baguette. Then, add the pork, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapenos. Finally, drizzle some Sriracha sauce on top.
- Enjoy! Banh mi is best enjoyed fresh. So, make sure to eat it as soon as you assemble it.
Conclusion:
Banh mi is a delicious and versatile sandwich that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover pork, and it is also a great option for a quick and easy meal. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a banh mi that everyone will enjoy.
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