VIETNAMESE PORK SANDWICH

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Vietnamese Pork Sandwich image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups white distilled vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 cups julienned daikon radish (cut into strips or run through a mandoline)
1 cup julienned carrots
1/2 English cucumber, partially peeled in sections to leave some skin on, cut into half moons
1 cup mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, 1/4-inch dice (about 2 cups)
1 heaping tablespoon peeled and finely grated ginger
8 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup fish sauce
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds ground pork
Six 8-inch hoagie rolls
2 fresh jalapenos, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • For the pickled vegetables: Heat the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pot until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the daikon, carrots and cucumbers. Let steep for at least an hour.
  • For the spicy mayonnaise: Mix the mayonnaise, Sriracha and sesame oil together. Adjust the heat by either adding more Sriracha or mayonnaise.
  • For the pork: Heat the canola oil in a straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until slightly softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the pickling liquid from the pickled vegetables and cook until reduced by half, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, hoisin sauce and black pepper and stir to combine. Simmer until reduced slightly and thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the ground pork, breaking up the meat with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula, and cook until the pork is cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • For the sandwich build: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the rolls for 5 minutes, to crisp the crust and soften the interior. Slice the rolls open, but keep them hinged. Schmear desired amount of spicy mayo on the bottom roll, place some pork on top of that, top with some pickled vegetables, fresh jalapenos, cilantro leaves, and finish with the chopped peanuts. Grab with two hands, eat whole and close your eyes while enjoying this first class ticket to Saigon.

Jehan Mobarak
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This sandwich is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The pork is perfectly cooked and the pickled vegetables are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Loimata Afoa
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Slpoz Uddin
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This is the best Vietnamese pork sandwich I've ever had! The pork is perfectly cooked and the pickled vegetables are so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jaylin Smith
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I'm not a fan of Vietnamese food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sandwich was delicious and I really enjoyed the pickled vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasan Rabbi
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This sandwich is amazing! The pork is so flavorful and the pickled vegetables are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tracie Adams
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zain Shabir
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This sandwich is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The pork is perfectly cooked and the pickled vegetables are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Kajally Joof
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Saahir Tamang
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This is the best Vietnamese pork sandwich I've ever had! The pork is perfectly cooked and the pickled vegetables are so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kamohelo Motsatse
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I'm not a big fan of Vietnamese food, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The sandwich was delicious and I really enjoyed the pickled vegetables. I will definitely be making this again.


Howard Needham
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This sandwich is amazing! The pork is so flavorful and the pickled vegetables are the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Umair Armani
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. The pork is tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. I served the sandwiches with a side of dipping sauce and they were a hit!


Rimon Ahmed
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This Vietnamese pork sandwich is a flavor explosion! The combination of the savory pork, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.