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Marinated Pork Chop Bánh mì Ciabatta Sandwiches
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Marinated Pork Chop Bánh mì Ciabatta Sandwiches Recipe

These Marinated Pork Chop Bánh mì Ciabatta Sandwiches are a fun, inexpensive twist on the classic Vietnamese sandwich- featuring marinated boneless pork chops, a quick and easy Sriracha mayo, pickled veggies and soft, chewy Ciabatta rolls.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade/Pickling time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Keyword: banh mi sandwich, cibatta rolls, sriracha mayo
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless pork chops pounded to ¼” thickness and sliced into ¼” strips
  • ½ medium cucumber, sliced
  • 2 Ciabatta sandwich rolls*
  • fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Marinade/sauce

  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

Sriracha mayo 

  • ¼ cup mayonaise
  • 2 tablespoon sriracha sauce*
  • ½ tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

Pickled veggies

  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 3 radishes, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Pickled Veggies:
    Bring rice vinegar, water, sugar and sat to a boil in a small saucepan just long enough to dissolve the sugar (should only take 3-5 minutes). Once sugar is dissolved, allow to cool 5 minutes and pour over prepared vegetable in a small jar.. Seal jar and refrigerate at least 8 hours, or up to 1 week.
    2. Pork:
    Pound out each pork chop to ¼” thickness, slice into thin strips and place in a plastic storage bag or airtight container. Pour marinade over pork chops and toss to combine. Place bag or container in refrigerator and marinate for at least 4 hours, and up to 24 hours in advance.
    3. Sriracha Mayo:
    Combine ingredients with a whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use (may be made ahead).
    4. Cook the Pork:
    Heat 1 tablespoon canola over medium-high heat. Add marinated pork in an even layer and cook, 2 minutes. Turn pork over and cook on second side until sauce/liquid is thickened, about 3 minutes.
    5. Assembles the Sandwich:
    Split the ciabatta rolls and spread mayo evenly on both sides.
    Layer cooked pork, pickled veggies, sliced cucumber and cilantro leaves and serve!