---
title: Bánh Mì Thịt (Vietnamese Pork Sandwich)
servings: 4
prep time: 25 minutes
cook time: 12 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/banh-mi
---

Gather @baguette{4}, @pork shoulder{500%g}, @daikon radish{200%g}, @rice vinegar{100%ml}, @pork pâté{100%g}, @fresh coriander{1%bunch} and @red chili{1}.

Toss the @carrot{2} and daikon with 2 tablespoons of @sugar{3%tbsp}, a pinch of salt and the vinegar; press down and pickle at least 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Marinate the pork with the @fish sauce{2%tbsp}, remaining sugar and @garlic{3%clove} for 15 minutes. ~{15%minutes}

Sear the pork in a very hot pan in two batches until caramelized at the edges, about 5 minutes per batch. ~{10%minutes}

Crisp the baguettes in a hot oven for 3 minutes, then split them along the top without cutting through. ~{3%minutes}

Spread pâté on one face and @mayonnaise{60%g} on the other.

Layer in the hot pork, drained pickles, @cucumber{1} ribbons, a fistful of coriander and chili slices to taste, and press gently shut.