Banh Mi Sandwich
Ingredients
- port butt, shredded, approx. 1 cup per sandwich
- sub-rolls
For the pickle
- 1 carrot, peeled and julienne
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar, caster sugar when possible.
For the garnishes
- cilantro
- cucumber, sliced into thin lengths, removing the seeded middle
- green onions, sliced
- red chili, as many as you like, sliced (optional)
- butter, (optional)
- mayonnaise (optional)
- soy sauce or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook, by your method, the port butt. See notes below.
- Once the pork has cooled, shred.
- To pickle the carrot, put it in a bowl with the lime juice and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare all the garnishes. Wash the cilantro, and slice the cucumber, green onions and red chilies.
Assemble the sandwich.
- Warm approximately 1 cup of shredded pork for each sandwich. Microwave or oven.
- Cut the roll into two, then slice each one in half lengthwise, remove the middle bit of dough and spread with butter and mayonnaise, if using.
- Stuff the hollow roll with the prepared shredded port butt, garnishes, and carrot pickle.
- Add soy sauce and hot sauce to taste.
Notes
Prepare Port Butt in the manner you desire – smoker, slow-cooker, or bake. Use the spices of your choice. Shred for sandwich prep. This can be done ahead. Warm when assembling sandwich.
What is castor sugar? Caster, or castor, sugar is a type of fine granulated sugar that’s widely available in the United Kingdom. It’s not quite as common in the United States, though you can find it in some baking aisles under the name “superfine sugar.” Its texture is somewhere between regular granulated sugar and confectioners’ sugar. What’s with the name? Years ago, this type of sugar was often found in a shaker (called a caster) and sprinkled on fresh fruits. You can take granulated sugar and put it thru a food processor if desired.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Paulson Pursuits is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
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