Vietnamese Style Poor Boys Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Style Poor Boys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pound bone-in pork shoulder; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon Creole or other whole grain mustard; 1 tablespoon chili paste; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 loaf French bread (about 24 inches long); 2 cups julienne carrots; 2 cups julienne cucumbers, (peeled and seeded); 1 cup chopped scallions (green onions); 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 medium fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

5 pound bone-in pork shoulder
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Creole or other whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon chili paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 cup vegetable oil
1 loaf French bread (about 24 inches long)
2 cups julienne carrots
2 cups julienne cucumbers, (peeled and seeded)
1 cup chopped scallions (green onions)
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium fresh jalapeno, thinly sliced

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the shoulder with salt and pepper.
2
Place on a baking sheet and roast for 1 hour.
3
Reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F and continue to cook for 3 hours, or until the meat falls off the bones.
4
Remove from the heat and cool completely.
5
In the cup of a blender, combine the egg, lime juice, mustard, chili paste, and sesame oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Process until smooth.
8
With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the oil and blend.
9
The mixture will be thick.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Remove, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
12
The mixture will keep for up to 2 days.
13
Slice the roast pork.
14
To assemble, slice the bread in half.
15
Spread the chili mayo over both halves of bread.
16
Layer the pork over one half of the bread, set the other half aside.
17
Continue layering with the carrots, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro and jalapeno.
18
Place the remaining half on top and press slightly.
19
Slice the sandwich into individual pieces and serve.

2092

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pound bone-in pork shoulder, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Style Poor Boys falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Vietnamese Style Poor Boys

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Variations & substitutions

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