Best 6 Caramelized Pork Banh Mi Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMELIZED PORK BANH MI



Caramelized Pork Banh Mi image

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

1/4 lb baby carrots, peeled
1 bunch red radish
1/2 cup water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 -1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
1 green onion, sliced thinly
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 loaf sweet French baguettes (thin) or 1 loaf french bread sandwich bun (try to get the kind of French bread with a crisp crust and tender light center)
red leaf lettuce
sliced jalapeno pepper
fresh cilantro
pate (optional, but recommended) or liverwurst (optional, but recommended)
mayonnaise

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



Pork Banh Mi image

Provided by Amy Pottinger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons crushed garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
One 12-ounce bottle rice wine vinegar
2 pork chops, halved lengthwise, bone removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch red pepper
6 to 8 radishes, julienned
4 jalapeños, thinly sliced
3 carrots, julienned
Mayonnaise, for the sauce
Sriracha, for the sauce
2 loaves French bread
English cucumber, thinly sliced, for topping

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)



Roasted Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) image

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

¼ cup julienned (2-inch matchsticks) daikon radish
¼ cup julienned (2-inch matchsticks) carrots
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce, or more to taste
1 crusty French sandwich roll
4 ounces cooked pork roast, thinly sliced
2 ounces smooth pate, thinly sliced
6 thin spears English cucumber, diced
6 thin slices jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
¼ cup cilantro leaves

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



Grilled Lemongrass Pork Bánh Mì Recipe by Tasty image

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

2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large matchsticks
12 oz daikon root, peeled and cut into large matchsticks
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
4 stalks lemongrass
1 small white onion
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 lb pork butt, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) thick slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large French rolls, lightly toasted
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup pâté
cucumber, sliced
white onion, thinly sliced
jalapeño, sliced
fresh cilantro leaf, and tender stems

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



Pork Banh Mi image

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

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 lb boneless pork loin
1 cup julienne carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 loaf baguette French bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
4 jalapeño peppers, sliced, if desired

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



Michael Bao Huynh's Vietnamese Caramelized Pork image

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

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 1/2 pounds pork belly or butt, sliced into thin, inch-long strips
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic
1 dash sesame oil
1 medium Vidalia onion, sliced
4 scallions, sliced, green part only
Rice for serving

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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