Banh Mi Thit Nuong

Name: Banh Mi Thit Nuong
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, sliced thin; 2 tbsp lemongrass stalk, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp shallot, minced; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 4 Vietnamese baguettes, split open; 1 cup pickled carrot and daikon, drained; 1 English cucumber, sliced thin; 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs; 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin; 1/4 cup mayonnaise

A crisp baguette stuffed with savory marinated grilled pork, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, and herbs.

30 minMediumServes 4540 cal/serving

VietnameseLunchGrillStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, sliced thin
2 tbsp lemongrass stalk, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp shallot, minced
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 Vietnamese baguettes, split open
1 cup pickled carrot and daikon, drained
1 English cucumber, sliced thin
1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced thin
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp minced lemongrass stalk, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp minced shallot, 2 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil to form a marinade.
2

Add 1.5 lbs sliced thin pork shoulder to the marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
4

Grill 1.5 lbs sliced thin pork shoulder for 3 to 4 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5

Warm 4 split open Vietnamese baguettes lightly on the grill until the exterior is crusty.
6

Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise inside each warmed baguettes.
7

Fill sandwiches with cooked pork, 1 sliced thin English cucumber, 1 cup drained pickled carrot and daikon, 1 sliced thin jalapeno pepper, and 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs.

Questions

Can I make Banh Mi Thit Nuong gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce, 4 Vietnamese baguettes, split open. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Banh Mi Thit Nuong keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Banh Mi Thit Nuong?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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