You need it, you'll crave it, and it will knock your socks off and that takes no time to make! This Pork Banh Mi is absolutely incredible. Juicy pork tenderloin, crisp, pickled veggies, and a slightly spicy, perfectly creamy sriracha sauce on a toasted bun...what could be better?!
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Do you have those days where you're tired of pot roast and baked chicken?! I do. All the time. This is the recipe I go for when that happens. This Pork Banh Mi recipe is quick, easy, and the flavors are bold and bright. My husband requests it all the time and I can customize it for my kids and they love it, too!
A quick marinade and roasting of the pork, followed by a simple quick pickle and sriracha mayo situation and you've got the makings of your new favorite sandwich and your go-to whenever you need to get out of that rut!
What Goes In It
Pork Tenderloin - Quick, easy, lean, and tender. It's perfect for this sandwich.
Tamari, Rice Vinegar, Fish Sauce, Toasted Sesame Oil, Granulated Garlic, Ginger, Brown Sugar - The salty, tangy, savory, sour, slightly sweet marinade for the pork. It would make a marinated shoe taste good.
Crunchy Veggies To Pickle - I used cucumbers, carrots, onion, and sweet red bell peppers. Have fun with this!
Mayonnaise and Sriracha - For the sriracha mayo. Naturally.
Buns - Use your favorite bun situation. Whatever looks good and will be hearty enough to hold the lovely fillings of this sandwich!
Tools You'll Need
I am not a fan of a ton of kitchen gadgets. I like simple, good quality, and things I will use all the time. For this recipe, I highly recommend investing in a good meat thermometer. It takes the guesswork out of cooking proteins.
Pork Tenderloin is a wonderful cut of meat. However, it is quite lean and it can easily be overcooked. If you overcook it, it will be dry because it just doesn't have much fat. For these Pork Banh Mi sandwiches, you want juicy, juicy pork.
By using a meat thermometer, it can let you know to pull it before overcooking happens. I use a Meater, and have for years. I used my own money to pay for it and it is phenomenal. Not sponsored, but it would be real cool if I was!
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This is a fantastically simple recipe to throw together. I'll give you the brief rundown of what goes on with a Pork Banh Mi here, but the specifics will live in the recipe card below. All you need to do is:
- Marinate the Pork
- Make the quick pickles and sriracha mayo.
- Roast the pork.
- Gather the players.
- Assemble the Pork Banh Mi sandwich and nom.
Told ya it was easy.
How To Assemble
- Toast the bread.
- Slather on sriracha mayo. Slatherrrrrr. Don't be shy.
- Line with juicy pork. That juicy, juicy pork.
- Top with pickled veggies and more sriracha mayo. Gild. That. Lily.
- Devour that Pork Banh Mi and be happy! Happy looks good on you!
Tips And Tricks
- Allow the pork to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Let the tenderloin rest after cooking to let the juices reabsorb into the meat. This is a very simple step that makes a huge difference in the juiciness of the pork.
- Use the pickled veggies for other recipes like salads, tacos, rice bowls, and lettuce wraps.
- When assembling your sandwich, try to place each ingredient group in a single layer. It can get deliciously messy if you don't. I would know.
- If you're making this for kids and people who don't like spicy, just reduce the amount of the sriracha in the mayo or leave it out all together.
Serving Ideas
- Turn the Pork Banh Mi into rice bowls. The pork is fantastic piled high on simply cooked rice. Just add the pickled veggies and sriracha mayo!
- If you turn it into bowls, that makes it super easy for a meal prep situation!
- Keep it lower-carb and use large lettuce leaves or collard greens for a healthy wrap situation.
- Turn this into a big ole hearty salad. Use the sriracha mayo as your new favorite salad dressing!
I Hate Cilantro And Other Musings
Cilantro. Let's talk about her. You either love her or hate her. There is no middle ground.
Some people have a gene that makes cilantro taste fresh and vibrant and all-together wonderful. I am such a person. I could eat a salad of cilantro. For these Pork Banh Mi sandwiches, I pile it on.
For the poor souls that don't have this gene, cilantro tastes like armpit soap. I get it. If that's how it tasted to me, I wouldn't use it either. That said IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT LEAVE IT OUT. That is all. Carry on.
Storage Instructions
Store the leftovers separately in the fridge in airtight containers for up to 3 days. You can freeze the pork for up to the 3 months in a freezer safe container or baggie.
When I make a Pork Banh Mi from the leftovers, I just toast the bread, reheat the pork in the microwave, and build my sandwich. Easy. Peasy. Pork Banh Mi-sy. And, I'm done.
Make It Your Own
- You can use chicken or steak instead or pork tenderloin. I would roast chicken in the oven and cook steak in a cast iron skillet or grill.
- Serve this Pork Banh Mi sandwich hot or cold.
- Turn this into a rice bowl or an easy salad if you're not feeling like a sandwich.
- Use any veggie you like for the quick pickles. I prefer something with good crunch, but you could do cauliflower, jalapeño slices, shallots, or even zucchini!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
This Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe is easily made gluten-free with the swap of the bread. Just grab your favorite gluten-free roll, toast it up and carry on. Also, make sure you use tamari instead of soy sauce!
Is this Pork Bahn Mi recipe dairy-free?
This recipe is 100% dairy-free!
What are some more Pork Banh Mi garnish ideas?
Garnishes are my love language. I don't think you can have enough. Here's some more ideas for this sandwich:
Fresh jalapeño or serrano, more cilantro, crispy Asian shallots (optional, store bought), crushed peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and even a drizzle of chili crisp. You cannot go wrong here.
Where's the Pâté?
Pâté is a classic ingredient for a Pork Banh Mi. I just am not the biggest fan, so I leave it out. If you like it, slather it on like you're painting the walls. Go wild.
Pork Banh Mi Recipe
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup tamari or soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic more or less
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar more or less depending on your sweet preference
- 1 3-4 lb package pork tenderloin
Quick Pickled Veggies
- water
- rice vinegar
- carrots, red onion, red bell pepper, carrots
- optional garlic cloves, jalapeños, cilantro, honey
Sriracha Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon sriracha start with this and adjust for you level of heat
- 8 rolls french bread or hoagie buns, for toasting and building the sandwiches!
Instructions
Quick-Pickled Veggies
- Into a glass jar with a lid, add thinly sliced veggies of choice. I used carrot, onion, red bell pepper and cucumber, but throw in whatever crunchy veggie you like!
- For added flavor, add optional jalapeños, a handful of cilantro, peppercorns, garlic cloves, or honey.
- Fill your container halfway with rice vinegar.
- Fill remainder of container with water.
- Cover with lid and store in the fridge for minimum 30 minutes.
Pork Tenderloin
- Mix marinade ingredients together and marinate the pork for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- Remove tenderloin from marinade. Place onto parchment paper-lined sheet pan Remove excess moisture with a paper towel.
- Place into 425°F oven for approximately 30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temp of 145°F.
- Let pork rest 5-10 minutes. Thinly slice and set aside
Sriracha Mayo
- Mix sriracha and mayo together. Add more sriracha if desired.
Assembly
- Toast the bread.
- Slather on sriracha mayo.
- Line with juicy pork.
- Top with pickled veggies and more sriracha mayo.
- Devour.
Notes
Nutrition
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Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Erica Welch says
This sandwich was absolutely delicious and a huge hit with our family ! I’m adding it to our dinner rotation!
Rufus says
You have made my day! I am so very happy to hear it! Thank you for letting me know and have a wonderful day!
Bobby B says
awesome sandwich! everything works so well together!