Lee's Sandwiches-Style Pork Bánh Mì

This recipe captures Lee's Sandwiches' savory flavors using minimally processed ingredients and avoids industrial seed oils.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs organic pork shoulder
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp high-quality fish sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 2 large carrots, julienned
  • 1 small daikon radish, julienned
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (for the pickles)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
  • Large handful of fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup homemade avocado-oil mayonnaise (optional)
  • 4 organic artisan baguettes
  • 1 lime, halved

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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together avocado oil, garlic, ginger, shallots, fish sauce, chili flakes, and honey to create the marinade.
  2. Place pork shoulder in a glass dish, pour half of the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  3. For quick pickles: Combine julienned carrots and daikon with rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sea salt in a jar; set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 300°F. Cover the dish and roast the pork for 2.5-3 hours, basting occasionally with the remaining (unused) marinade, until fork-tender and easy to shred.
  5. Remove from the oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then shred into bite-sized pieces while still warm.
  6. Slice the baguettes and lightly toast them in a dry pan or oven.
  7. Assemble by spreading avocado-oil mayonnaise (if using) on the bread, then layering shredded pork, pickled vegetables, cucumber slices, jalapeño, and cilantro; squeeze fresh lime juice over the top before serving.

FAQ

Can I use coconut oil instead of avocado oil?

Certainly! Coconut oil is a great non-seed oil alternative that works well in this recipe and maintains its clean-eating integrity.

What if I don't have daikon radish?

You can substitute with regular radish or even carrots, as the julienned vegetables add texture and crunch to the sandwich without being specific about the type of root vegetable.

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