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Crispy Vietnamese Banh Mi Sliders Recipe with Easy Caramelized Pork

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These crispy Vietnamese Banh Mi sliders feature sweet, sticky caramelized pork paired with crunchy pickled vegetables and fresh herbs, all served on mini baguette rolls for a perfect bite-sized comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork shoulder or pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1 cup julienned daikon radish (or jicama)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 mini baguette rolls or slider buns
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional: mix with sriracha for spicy mayo)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Fresh jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the pork: In a large bowl, combine pork slices, brown sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper. Toss well and let marinate at room temperature for 20-30 minutes or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
  2. Prepare pickled vegetables: In a small saucepan, mix vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until sugar and salt dissolve, then cool slightly. Place julienned carrots and daikon in a jar or bowl, pour pickling liquid over, and let sit at least 20 minutes.
  3. Cook the pork: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork slices in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2-3 minutes until caramelized. Flip and cook another 2-3 minutes until sticky and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  4. Prep sliders: Slice mini baguettes horizontally without cutting all the way through. Toast lightly if desired.
  5. Assemble sliders: Spread mayonnaise or sriracha mayo inside each slider. Add caramelized pork slices, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber slices, jalapeños if using, and fresh cilantro leaves.
  6. Serve immediately while pork is warm and bread is crisp. Optionally serve with extra pickles or spicy dipping sauce.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking pork to ensure proper caramelization. Let pork sit undisturbed to form a crust. Pickled vegetables can be made up to 3 days ahead and taste better after resting. Use gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps for gluten-free or low-carb options. Marinate pork longer for deeper flavor.

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Keywords: Banh Mi, sliders, caramelized pork, Vietnamese sandwich, pickled vegetables, easy recipe, party food, appetizer

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