Mini Vietnamese Pork and Pickle Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Mini Vietnamese Pork and Pickle Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 daikon radish (1 pound), peeled, then julienned on a mandoline; 1 large carrot, peeled, then julienned on a mandoline; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 pound ground pork; 1/4 pound sweet Italian sausage or breakfast sausage, casings removed; 1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Salt; 2 baguettes, halved lengthwise; 1 medium kirby cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup); 20 cilantro sprigs; Sriracha or other Asian chili sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons honey
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 daikon radish (1 pound), peeled, then julienned on a mandoline
1 large carrot, peeled, then julienned on a mandoline
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground pork
1/4 pound sweet Italian sausage or breakfast sausage, casings removed
1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt
2 baguettes, halved lengthwise
1 medium kirby cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup)
20 cilantro sprigs
Sriracha or other Asian chili sauce

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a large bowl, whisk 1/4 cup of the fish sauce with the honey, lime juice and crushed red pepper.
3
Add the daikon and carrot and toss well, then refrigerate.
4
In a medium ovenproof skillet, heat the oil.
5
Add the ground pork and cook over moderate heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until pale, about 4 minutes.
6
Crumble in the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until no trace of pink remains, about 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the ginger, pepper, coriander, fennel, half of the garlic, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and bake for 10 minutes.
8
Mix the mayonnaise with the remaining garlic and season with salt.
9
Bake the baguettes until just crisp, about 4 minutes.
10
Spread the cut sides of the baguette bottoms with the garlic mayonnaise and spread the pork on top, pressing to help it adhere.
11
Layer the cucumber slices on top.
12
Gently squeeze the daikon-carrot pickle and scatter 2 cups of it over the cucumber.
13
Top with the cilantro sprigs and squiggles of the Sriracha sauce.
14
Close the sandwiches and using a heavy knife, cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths, then arrange on a platter and serve.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, Juice of 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Mini Vietnamese Pork and Pickle Sandwiches 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Vietnamese Pork and Pickle Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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