‘bama Banh Mi Recipe
smoked bbq pork belly, pickled red onions, serranos, cilantro, spicy slaw, cucumbers, grilled hoagie roll
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Pork Belly
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Season the pork belly with salt and smoke until it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F (88°C), about 4-5 hours. Once done, brush with BBQ sauce and let it rest.
- 2
Pickle the Onions
In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Thinly slice the red onions and immerse them in the vinegar mixture. Let them pickle for at least 30 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Slice the Vegetables
Thinly slice the cucumbers and serrano peppers.
- 5
Assemble the Banh Mi
Slice the hoagie rolls in half and lightly toast them. Layer the bottom with slices of smoked pork belly, pickled onions, cucumber slices, serrano peppers, and a generous amount of spicy slaw. Top with cilantro and close the sandwich.
- 6
Serve
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
