Roasted Pork Bánh Mì
Roasted Pork Bánh Mì is a delicious Vietnamese sandwich featuring crispy baguettes filled with tender roasted pork, homemade pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, cilantro, jalapeños, and creamy mayonnaise. Every bite combines crunchy, juicy, tangy, and savory flavors into a perfectly balanced meal. This easy homemade version captures authentic Vietnamese street food flavor while using simple ingredients available in most grocery stores. Ready in under an hour, it's ideal for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or entertaining guests. Once you try this sandwich, it's sure to become one of your favorite homemade recipes.
Ingredients
For the Roasted Pork
- 1½ pounds pork loin or pork shoulder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
Pickled Vegetables
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup julienned daikon radish
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 Vietnamese-style baguettes
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh jalapeño slices
- Maggi seasoning (optional)
- Fresh black pepper
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, black pepper, and five-spice powder. Coat the pork thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast the pork for 30–35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
- While the pork cooks, combine vinegar, sugar, warm water, and salt until dissolved. Add carrots and daikon, then pickle for at least 20 minutes.
- Slice the baguettes lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the bread and drizzle lightly with soy sauce or Maggi seasoning.
- Layer sliced roasted pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Serve immediately while the bread remains crisp.
Notes
- Pork shoulder produces extra juicy sandwiches.
- Pork loin offers a leaner alternative.
- Fresh baguettes provide the authentic crispy texture.
- Homemade pickled vegetables have the best flavor.
- Adjust jalapeños to your preferred spice level.
- Rest the pork before slicing to retain juices.
- Thin slices make the sandwich easier to eat.
- Assemble just before serving for maximum freshness.