Banh Mi Sandwiches

Oh mah gawd.  This sandwich was so amazing.  I can not beleive how well it turned out. But being the pessemiss that I am...now I can't just buy the three buck sandwich from our local Pho place. Because mine is so. much. better. 

Overly marinated pork tenderloin is grilled in thin cuts to get crispy.

Vegetables are pickled for the crunch and twang.

Spice is added in sriracha mayonnaise.

Ahhh its almost done!

Load everything up on crispy french bread add some cilantro, jalapeno, and cucumber.

 yessssss.

Banh Mi Sandwiches
Adapted from Shutterbean
Makes 4 sandwiches (half baguette each)

Pork marinade:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 inch ginger, peeled and sliced super thin
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced super thin or minced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Pickled vegetables:

• 3/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 julienned carrots
• 1 julienned daikon (looks like a potato, tastes like a bland radish)

Sandwich:

• 2 french baguettes
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha (add more for spice)
• 1 Cucumber julienned
• Cilantro
• 1 jalapeno thinly sliced

Combine all the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the sliced pork tenderloin and let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour. 

While the meat in marinading, pickle the vegetables. Bring the first 4 ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Add the vegetables and remove from heat until room temperature.

Preheat grill to high heat. Grill the pork for about 2 minutes on each side until the meat is 140 degrees F.  Remove from pan and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before cutting in thin slices.

Halve the baguette lengthwise and use the broiler to toast.

Combine mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl and spread across toasted baguettes. Top with pork, cilantro, cucumbers, jalapeno, and pickled vegetables. Close sandwich and open mouth.

Next time:

I want to try it topped with a fried egg over easy.