Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì Recipe

Name: Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Caramelized Pork and Banh mi Assembly; 1 pound pork tenderloin (up to 1 1/2 pounds); 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 slice ginger, minced; 1 green onion, sliced thinly; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 loaf sweet French baguette (thin) or french bread sandwich rolls. Try to get the kind of French bread with a crisp crust and tender light center.; 3 pieces red leaf lettuce; 1 handful pickled carrot and radishes (see below); 2 pieces sliced jalapeno chili peppers; 5 sprigs cilantro; 1 tablespoon Pate (optional, but recommended); 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; Pickled Carrots and Radishes; 1/4 pound carrots, peeled; 1 bunch red radishes, preferably breakfast radishes (daikon are more traditional. I just think red radishes are beautiful.); 1/2 cup water; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar

Servings: persons

Caramelized Pork and Banh mi Assembly
1 pound pork tenderloin (up to 1 1/2 pounds)
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 slice ginger, minced
1 green onion, sliced thinly
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 loaf sweet French baguette (thin) or french bread sandwich rolls. Try to get the kind of French bread with a crisp crust and tender light center.
3 pieces red leaf lettuce
1 handful pickled carrot and radishes (see below)
2 pieces sliced jalapeno chili peppers
5 sprigs cilantro
1 tablespoon Pate (optional, but recommended)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Pickled Carrots and Radishes
1/4 pound carrots, peeled
1 bunch red radishes, preferably breakfast radishes (daikon are more traditional. I just think red radishes are beautiful.)
1/2 cup water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar

1
Cut tenderloin across the grain of the meat into 1/2 inch pieces. Flatten each piece to an even 1/4 inch between two pieces of saran wrap using a meat pounder, rolling pin, or large bottle.
2
Mix ingredients from fish sauce to black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning - it should be sweet and savory so add more soy, salt, or sesame oil as you like. Add marinade to the meat and use your hands or large spoon to make sure all pieces of meat are coated in marinade. Marinate for 10-30 minutes.
3
You can cook the pork on the grill outdoors (best) or indoors using a grill pan or cast iron pan, something that you can get very hot. Heat grill or grill pan to high and turn on that vent fan! Add vegetable oil to meat and stir to coat. Sear first side of meat until very dark brown on one side, then flip and sear on the second side. Be careful not to overcook it. The meat is thin so it cooks quickly, one or two minutes on each side.
4
To assemble sandwiches, slice baguette and spread mayonnaise on one side, pate on the other. Add lettuce, meat, pickled vegetables, cilantro and peppers. Dig in!
5
Slice carrots and radishes into quarters (or sixths for thicker guys) lengthwise. Mix all ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. Let stand as little as an hour or up to overnight. They keep for several days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Caramelized Pork and Banh mi Assembly, 1 pound pork tenderloin (up to 1 1/2 pounds), 3 tablespoons Fish sauce, 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Caramelized Pork Bánh Mì

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Variations & substitutions

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