Banh Mi with Grilled Pork

Method

1. 1 Slice the pork thinly, marinate it with fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic and shallots, and a little pepper, and let it marinate for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Shred the carrots, mix them with a little sugar and lemon juice to make a pickle, and let it sit for 15 minutes to become crispy.
3. 3 Grill the meat over charcoal or in a cast iron skillet over medium heat for about 8 minutes, turning it regularly until browned and fragrant.
4. 4 Toast the bread again for 3 minutes until the crust is crispy, make a slit along the length of the bread, and spread the pâté inside.
5. 5 Arrange the grilled meat, pickles, sliced cucumber, herbs, and chili peppers on the bread, drizzle with some barbecue sauce, and eat immediately.

With an appliance

• Oven 27 min

  Replace step 3: Spread the meat in a single layer on the middle rack and bake in the oven at 220 degrees for 10 minutes, rotating the tray after 5 minutes; the meat will cook evenly, requiring less turning, but will have a less smoky flavor than charcoal grilling.